Emergency Scenario 600_f2_488

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, retail shop. Single-story commercial building constructed in 1965. Main entrance is glass double doors directly onto the street. No elevator. Street parking available. Building equipped with basic fire extinguishers. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6825° N, 18.0912° W. Nearest landmark: Hof Cultural and Conference Center.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Cardiac Event
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15-20 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain while working in his shop. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient alert but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his shop. Medical history: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1445 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1450 hours: Chest pain increased in intensity, radiating to left arm and jaw
1452 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath and diaphoresis
1455 hours: Patient sat down, called emergency services
1457 hours: Current time, patient still sitting, experiencing chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional episodes of mild chest discomfort over the past month, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient lives with his wife.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Possible Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on classic symptoms: chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention
- Potential for rapid deterioration

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given no back pain or tearing sensation)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given no pleuritic pain or risk factors)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely given the severity and radiation of pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Administration of aspirin and oxygen
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I'm having terrible chest pain! I think it's a heart attack.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri. It's my shop.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller I was just working and suddenly I got this crushing pain in my chest. It's going down my left arm and up to my jaw. I feel awful.
Dispatcher Are you short of breath? Are you sweating?
Caller Yes, I can't breathe properly and I'm sweating a lot. I feel sick to my stomach too.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have high blood pressure and diabetes. I take pills for both.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and take slow, deep breaths. Don't try to move.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'm trying to stay calm but it hurts so much.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_488

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:40:54.662655

Report Created: 2024-12-15 20:59:49