Emergency Scenario 735_f2_1

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnargata 14, 735 Norðfjörður, first floor apartment 1B. A two-story wooden residential building built in 1965. Main entrance has a simple lock. One external staircase. Street parking available. Building has a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light winds, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.2032° N, 14.2156° W. Nearest landmark: Norðfjörður harbor.
Municipality: Norðfjörður
Postal Code: 735

Emergency Details

Type: Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non STEMI
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Urgent (15-30 minutes)
Description:
68-year-old male, experiencing chest pain. Primary symptoms: Severe, crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, nausea, diaphoresis. Patient is conscious and anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient sitting on the edge of his bed. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 500mg twice daily, Atorvastatin 20mg 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
1445 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1450 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath and nausea
1455 hours: Patient called his wife for help
1500 hours: Wife called emergency services
1502 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient has a history of stable angina, last episode 6 months ago. No recent hospitalizations. Last medical check-up 2 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives with his wife.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non-STEMI
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Severe chest pain with radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis strongly suggestive of ACS.
- Potential for rapid deterioration to a life-threatening condition.
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation, ECG, and treatment.

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain reported)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no specific risk factors reported)
5. Musculoskeletal chest pain (less likely given severity and radiation)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Oxygen administration
- Pain management protocols initiation
- Cardiac monitoring and 12-lead ECG
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller My husband is having terrible chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnargata 14, apartment 1B, first floor in Norðfjörður.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started with some chest discomfort about 30 minutes ago, but now it's really bad. He says it's crushing, and it's going down his left arm and up into his jaw. He's sweating and feels sick to his stomach.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very anxious and short of breath.
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.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Stay with him and keep him calm. Do not let him walk around.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay here with him.

Scenario Number: 735_f2_1

Generated At: 2024-12-15T08:35:43.762915

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