Emergency Scenario 600_f2_73

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri, ground floor, main entrance. A two-story wooden building, built in 1920. Entrance has a small step. No elevator access. Street parking available. Building has a fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6823° N, 18.0920° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 15-20 minutes
Description:
62-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling of impending doom. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient is sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort while working at his desk.
1320 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm, patient became short of breath.
1322 hours: Patient started sweating profusely, felt nauseous and dizzy.
1325 hours: Patient called his son for help, son called emergency services.
1327 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain.

Prior Events: Patient had a routine check-up 6 months ago, no new concerns noted. Reports occasional mild chest discomfort with exertion in the past year, but has not sought medical attention for it. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient is a smoker, 1 pack per day for 40 years. Last smoked a cigarette about 30 minutes before the onset of symptoms.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of life-threatening cardiac event based on classic symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention to minimize myocardial damage

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no risk factors reported)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given severity and associated symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Administration of oxygen and aspirin
- Preparation for rapid transport to hospital with cardiac catheterization facilities

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having severe chest pain! He's at his office.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is the address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 23, ground floor in Akureyri.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what's happening?
Caller He says his chest hurts a lot. He's also short of breath and sweating.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he's pale and seems very anxious. He said the pain is going down his left arm.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and cholesterol. And a history of heart problems in the family. He takes some medications for those.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do not let him move. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_73

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:31:29.998349

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