Emergency Scenario 600_f2_497

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, ground floor of a two-story commercial building. The building is of older brick construction, built in 1955. Main entrance is at street level, no stairs. One back entrance with a small step. Parking is available on the street. Building is equipped with a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, light wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6821° N, 18.0911° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing sudden onset of severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Intense, crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, sweating. Patient reports feeling lightheaded. Patient is alert but anxious. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, mild dizziness. Patient is sitting in a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 12:00, a sandwich.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient began experiencing chest pain while working at his desk
1412 hours: Pain intensified, patient began sweating and feeling short of breath
1414 hours: Patient called his son for help
1416 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1418 hours: Current time, patient still in chair, experiencing ongoing pain

Prior Events: Patient reports a history of occasional mild chest discomfort with exertion, but nothing like this. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but son works nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) / Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiation to arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, but needs further evaluation)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely but must be considered)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given presentation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Oxygen administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Aspirin administration if not contraindicated
- 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's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18 in Akureyri, ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was at his desk, and suddenly he started complaining of bad chest pain. He's sweating and says his arm hurts too.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very anxious and says he feels lightheaded.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medication for all of those.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm. I'll ask a few more questions while we wait.
Caller Okay, thank you. I'm right here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_497

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:42:24.008407

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