Emergency Scenario 600_f2_5

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 96, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. A five-story reinforced concrete building constructed in 1995. Main entrance requires a key or intercom. One elevator and a central stairwell. Street parking available. The building has a fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0889° W. Nearest landmark: Hof Cultural and Conference Center.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non STEMI
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Urgent (15-30 minutes)
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing chest pain. Primary symptoms: Severe, crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, sweating. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious and anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
14:15 hours: Patient experienced sudden onset of chest pain while resting
14:16 hours: Patient describes pain as severe and radiating to left arm
14:17 hours: Patient reports increasing shortness of breath and sweating
14:18 hours: Patient took one aspirin (300mg) at home.
14:20 hours: Patient called his son for help
14:22 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
14:24 hours: Current time, patient still sitting, experiencing chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports experiencing mild chest discomfort occasionally over the past month, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a former smoker (quit 10 years ago). No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non-STEMI
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on chest pain characteristics, radiation, and associated symptoms
- Patient has risk factors for cardiovascular disease (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and treatment

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (probable)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given lack of tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given lack of specific risk factors)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration if needed
- Pain management with nitrates if not contraindicated
- 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 severe chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 96, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just sitting down when he started having terrible chest pain. It's going down his left arm. He's sweating and feels sick.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and seems very scared. He said he's having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Did he take any medication?
Caller Yes, he took one aspirin just now. I found it in his medicine cabinet.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_5

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