Emergency Scenario 600_f2_7

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, second floor office 204. Three-story brick commercial building built in 1965. Main entrance on Hafnarstræti with a secondary entrance from the parking lot behind the building. Elevator and central staircase. Street parking available. Building has a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate wind. GPS coordinates: 65.6821° N, 18.0917° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non STEMI
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Urgent (15-30 minutes)
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing chest pain at work. Primary symptoms: Severe, crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting in his office chair. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, previous smoking history (quit 5 years ago). Medications: Ramipril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
13:15 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
13:20 hours: Chest pain increased in intensity, described as 'crushing' with radiation to left arm
13:25 hours: Onset of shortness of breath and diaphoresis
13:27 hours: Patient called his colleague for help
13:29 hours: Colleague called emergency services
13:30 hours: Current time, patient is sitting, conscious, and anxious

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional episodes of mild chest discomfort in the past month, attributed to indigestion. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non STEMI
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Classic symptoms of ACS: severe chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Patient has risk factors for cardiac disease: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking history
- Condition is potentially life-threatening, requiring prompt medical evaluation and treatment

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (Non-STEMI, high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely due to severity and duration of pain)
3. Aortic Dissection (lower probability, no ripping pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no pleuritic pain)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given the severity and radiation of pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration if indicated
- Aspirin administration if not already taken
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My colleague 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 23, office 204, second floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was fine a few minutes ago, then he started complaining about chest pain. It's really bad, he says it's crushing and his left arm hurts. He's also sweating a lot and seems short of breath.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he looks very pale and is breathing fast. He's very anxious.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He also used to smoke but quit a few years ago.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Is he taking any medications?
Caller Yes, he takes pills for his blood pressure and cholesterol, and aspirin daily.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Keep him calm and comfortable. Do not let him move around too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_7

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