Emergency Scenario 600_f2_90

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 18, 600 Akureyri. Ground floor of a two-story wooden building built in 1930, converted into retail space. Main entrance has a single door, no stairs. Street level access. Building is equipped with basic fire extinguishers. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6812° N, 18.0912° W. Nearest landmark: Hof Cultural and Conference Center.
Municipality: Akureyri
Postal Code: 600

Emergency Details

Type: Chest Pain
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Within 20 minutes
Description:
52-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm, shortness of breath, sweating. Patient reports feeling nauseous and dizzy. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is conscious but distressed. Patient is sitting on a chair in the back office of his shop. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Lisinopril 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a sandwich at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1330 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort while working in his shop
1340 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm. Patient began feeling short of breath and dizzy
1342 hours: Patient called his wife, who advised him to call emergency services
1345 hours: Current time, patient is sitting down, in significant pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past few months, attributed to stress. No prior history of heart attack. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient is a smoker (1 pack per day).

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on classic symptoms
- Severe chest pain, radiation to left arm, shortness of breath
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no sudden onset of severe shortness of breath)
5. Musculoskeletal chest pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Pain management protocols initiation
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiology services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what is your emergency?
Caller I have terrible chest pain! I think I'm having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help right away. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarstræti 18, in Akureyri. It's my shop, I'm in the back office.
Dispatcher Help is on the way. Can you describe the pain?
Caller It's crushing, like a weight on my chest. It's going down my left arm, and I can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Are you feeling dizzy or nauseous?
Caller Yes, I feel sick and very dizzy. I'm sweating a lot too.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions or take any medications?
Caller Yes, I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I take pills for both.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Try to stay calm and don't move around too much. Help will be there soon.
Caller Okay, I'll try. Thank you. Please hurry.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_90

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