Emergency Scenario 600_f2_496

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story wooden building, built in 1955, with a single main entrance at street level. No elevator. Street parking available. No security features. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6831° N, 18.0929° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset of severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient is conscious and anxious. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is sitting in a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient felt a sudden onset of severe chest pain while working at his desk
1432 hours: Pain intensified, patient became short of breath and diaphoretic
1433 hours: Patient called his son for help, who then called emergency services
1435 hours: Current time, patient still in chair, complaining of severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past few months, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient has a sedentary job.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on symptom presentation and risk factors
- Severe chest pain, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and new onset)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no recent travel or prolonged immobility)
5. Musculoskeletal Pain (less likely, pain is not positional)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration and IV access
- Pain management protocols initiation
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having terrible chest pain! I think he is having a heart attack.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23 in Akureyri. He is on the ground floor in his office.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was working and suddenly started complaining of severe chest pain. He is sweating and can't breathe properly.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he is awake but he is very pale and seems very scared. He says his left arm is hurting too.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes medication for that.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm. Do you have aspirin available?
Caller Yes, he takes aspirin daily. I will stay with him, thank you!

Scenario Number: 600_f2_496

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:42:14.266361

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