Emergency Scenario 600_f2_79

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri, third floor apartment 3B. Four-story concrete residential building constructed in 1985. Main entrance requires key or intercom. One elevator and central stairwell. Street parking available. Building equipped with smoke detectors. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6812° N, 18.0921° W. Nearest landmark: Akureyri Art Museum.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain - Possible Cardiac
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling 'very unwell'. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is conscious and alert, but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: History of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. Known allergy to penicillin. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1445 hours: Patient experienced sudden onset of chest pain
1446 hours: Patient reports pain radiating to left arm, increasing in severity
1447 hours: Patient became short of breath and diaphoretic
1448 hours: Patient called his son for help
1450 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1452 hours: Current time, patient still sitting in chair, reporting severe pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past, but nothing of this severity. No recent hospitalizations or surgeries. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) - Possible Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of a cardiac event based on symptom presentation
- Severe chest pain, radiation to arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI) (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given presentation)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given presentation)
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 transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father is having severe chest pain! He can't breathe well.
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 tell me what happened?
Caller He suddenly started having chest pain, he says it's crushing and going down his left arm. He's sweating and struggling to breathe.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very pale and anxious. He says he feels very unwell.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medication for all of them. He is also allergic to penicillin.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move around too much. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_79

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:32:29.073867

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