Emergency Scenario 600_f2_95

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarstræti 23, 600 Akureyri. Ground floor of a two-story wooden building built in 1955. Main entrance on street level, no stairs. Back entrance locked. No elevator. Street parking available. Building has basic fire alarm. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.6821° N, 18.0912° 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 minutes
Description:
65-year-old male, experiencing severe chest pain. Primary symptoms: Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports sudden onset of symptoms. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient sitting on a chair in his office. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1315 hours: Patient experienced sudden onset of severe chest pain while working at his desk
1316 hours: Patient reports pain radiating to left arm and jaw, difficulty breathing
1317 hours: Patient became diaphoretic and nauseous
1318 hours: Patient called his son, who works in the same building, for help
1320 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services
1322 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing chest pain, sitting in chair

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past, never this severe. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient is a smoker (20 pack-years).

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), likely Myocardial Infarction
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on classic symptoms (chest pain, radiation, diaphoresis, dyspnea)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical intervention to limit myocardial damage
- Potential for rapid deterioration to life-threatening arrhythmia or cardiac arrest

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no ripping pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no pleuritic pain)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Initiate cardiac monitoring and ECG
- Oxygen therapy and pain management protocols
- Preparation for rapid transport to nearest hospital with cardiac catheterization lab

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My father 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, in Akureyri. He's on the ground floor.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was at his desk and suddenly grabbed his chest. He's in terrible pain, and he's sweating a lot. He says his arm hurts.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and struggling to breathe. He's also complaining about his jaw.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medication for all of that.
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 wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 600_f2_95

Generated At: 2024-12-15T14:35:11.952726

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