Emergency Scenario 600_f2_499

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 19, 600 Akureyri, third floor, apartment 3B. Five-story concrete building built in 1995. Main entrance with a key code and intercom. Elevator and central stairwell. Street parking available, sometimes limited. Fire alarm system installed. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6831° N, 18.0935° W. Nearest landmark: Hof Cultural and Conference Center.
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 severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling lightheaded and anxious. Patient is pale and appears distressed. Secondary symptoms: Nausea. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 81mg daily. Known allergy to penicillin. Last meal was a sandwich at 11:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1215 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort while walking home from the grocery store.
1220 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw, accompanied by shortness of breath.
1222 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and lightheaded. Patient called his son.
1225 hours: Son arrived and called emergency services. Patient is currently sitting on a chair in his living room.

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, but reports this pain is significantly worse. He has been non-compliant with his diet and exercise recommendations for the past month. No recent illnesses or injuries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, diaphoresis, shortness of breath
- Patient has multiple risk factors for cardiac disease
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, but symptoms suggest AMI)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no reported tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no recent surgery or immobilization)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely, pain is more severe and typical of cardiac origin)

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

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 19, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was walking home and started complaining of chest pain. It's really bad now. He's sweating and can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he looks terrible. He says the pain is going down his arm and jaw.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medication for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move too much. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_499

Generated At: 2024-12-15T15:42:44.419034

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