Emergency Scenario 600_f2_70

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 96, 600 Akureyri. Three-story building with a mix of commercial and residential units. Ground floor is a clothing store, upper floors are apartments. Main entrance on Hafnarstræti, secondary entrance from the back alley. Building constructed in 1965, concrete structure with wooden interior framing. No elevator, access via central staircase. Current weather: 7°C, overcast, light breeze. GPS: 65.6811° N, 18.0894° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Possible Acute Coronary Syndrome
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious but anxious. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, previous myocardial infarction 5 years ago. Medications: Aspirin 81mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Metoprolol 50mg twice daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1430 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort while watching TV
1445 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath began
1450 hours: Patient became diaphoretic, felt nauseous and dizzy
1455 hours: Patient called emergency services
1457 hours: Current time, patient remains seated, in severe discomfort

Prior Events: Patient had a myocardial infarction 5 years ago, treated with PCI. Patient reports consistent medication adherence. No recent changes in health or activity level. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on classic symptoms (chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis)
- Previous history of myocardial infarction
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely, given history)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, but needs consideration)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no 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
- Aspirin administration (if not already taken)
- Preparation for rapid transport to hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what is your emergency?
Caller I'm having terrible chest pain! I think I'm having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, help is on the way. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 96, in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Okay, an ambulance is being dispatched. Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's crushing...like someone is sitting on my chest. It's going down my left arm. I can't breathe.
Dispatcher Are you feeling sweaty or dizzy?
Caller Yes, I'm sweating a lot and feel very dizzy. And sick to my stomach.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, I've had a heart attack before. I take medication for high blood pressure and cholesterol.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do not move and try to stay calm.
Caller Okay, I will. Please hurry!

Scenario Number: 600_f2_70

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:31:00.164711

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