Emergency Scenario 600_f2_59

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. Five-story concrete residential building constructed in 1995. Main entrance with intercom system. Elevator and central stairwell access. Street parking available. Building has a fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, light breeze, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0912° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Sudden onset of crushing chest pain, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling very anxious and lightheaded. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, pale skin. Patient sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: History of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1410 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort.
1415 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw.
1417 hours: Patient became short of breath and diaphoretic.
1420 hours: Patient called emergency services.
1422 hours: Current time, patient sitting down, reporting severe chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past month, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent hospitalizations or surgeries. Patient lives alone.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a life-threatening cardiac event based on classic symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiating pain, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and sudden onset)
3. Aortic Dissection (lower probability, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no risk factors reported)
5. Pericarditis (less likely given presentation)

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

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I'm having terrible chest pain! I think I'm having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's crushing, like someone is sitting on my chest. It's going down my left arm and jaw. I feel short of breath and sweaty.
Dispatcher Are you awake and talking to me clearly?
Caller Yes, I'm awake, but I feel very bad. I'm very scared.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions or take any medications?
Caller I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. I take metformin, atorvastatin, and lisinopril.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't move around too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_59

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:29:10.574313

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