Emergency Scenario 735_f2_4

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnargata 14, 735 Norðfjörður. Single-story wooden residential building, built in 1965. Main entrance is accessible via a small ramp. No security features. Street parking available. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.2045° N, 13.9956° W. Nearest landmark: Norðfjörður Harbour.
Municipality: Norðfjörður
Postal Code: 735

Emergency Details

Type: Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non STEMI
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Urgent (15-30 minutes)
Description:
62-year-old male, experiencing chest pain. Primary symptoms: Severe, crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, nausea, diaphoresis. Patient is pale and anxious. Secondary symptoms: Lightheadedness. Patient is conscious and able to speak but is clearly distressed. 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 dinner at 19:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
2100 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
2115 hours: Chest pain increased in intensity, radiating to left arm
2120 hours: Patient became short of breath, started sweating
2125 hours: Patient called his son for help, who then called emergency services
2130 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient has had previous episodes of chest discomfort in the past year, but never this severe. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives with his wife, who is currently out of town. He has no prior history of heart attacks.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non STEMI
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on classic symptoms: severe chest pain, radiation to left arm, shortness of breath, diaphoresis
- Patient has multiple risk factors for cardiac disease (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

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

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring initiation
- Oxygen administration
- 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 says it's really bad.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnargata 14 in Norðfjörður.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started feeling chest pain a little while ago, and now it's really bad. It's going down his left arm. He's sweating and says he feels sick.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he's breathing fast and looks pale. He can talk, but he's in a lot of pain.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes pills for all of that, and also aspirin.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't try to move him. Stay with him and keep him calm. Can you get him to sit down?
Caller Yes, he's sitting down. Thank you, I'm really worried.

Scenario Number: 735_f2_4

Generated At: 2024-12-15T08:58:15.170159

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