Emergency Scenario 600_f2_6

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. Five-story reinforced concrete building constructed in 1995. Main entrance with key code access (1973). Elevator and stairwell available. Street parking. Building has a sprinkler system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6821° N, 18.0915° 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 chest pain described as crushing, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient alert but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient sitting in a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient started experiencing chest discomfort while resting.
1320 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw. Patient became diaphoretic.
1325 hours: Patient experienced shortness of breath and nausea.
1330 hours: Patient called his son for help.
1335 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services.
1337 hours: Current time, patient sitting in a chair, still experiencing chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort over the past few months, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient lives with his wife, son lives nearby.

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 and associated symptoms.
- Presence of radiating pain, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath.
- Patient has multiple risk factors for coronary artery disease.
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and treatment.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (Non-STEMI) (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (possible)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given presentation)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given lack of specific risk factors)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely given severity and radiation of pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities.
- ECG monitoring and interpretation.
- Administration of aspirin and oxygen.
- 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 98, apartment 3B, third floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was resting and then he started complaining of chest pain. It's really bad, he says it's crushing. It's going down his left arm and into his jaw. He's also sweating and short of breath.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and seems really scared. He also says he feels nauseous and dizzy.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. He takes pills for all of that.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Keep him calm and try to have him sit comfortably. Don't let him move around too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him and try to keep him calm.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_6

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