Emergency Scenario 735_f2_8

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnargata 23, 735 Norðfjörður. Single-story residential house built in 1985, concrete foundation with wooden frame. Main entrance at street level, no steps. One exit at the back to a small garden. No security features. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light breeze, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.2009° N, 14.2028° 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:
65-year-old male, experiencing chest pain. Primary symptoms: Central chest pain, described as pressure, radiating to the left arm and jaw, onset 30 minutes ago. Secondary symptoms: Mild shortness of breath, diaphoresis, nausea. Patient alert and oriented but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting in a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 500mg BID, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
14:15 hours: Patient started experiencing chest discomfort while watching TV.
14:20 hours: Pain increased in intensity, radiating to the left arm and jaw. Patient also reported mild shortness of breath and sweating.
14:30 hours: Patient called his wife for help. Wife called emergency services immediately.
14:35 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing chest pain and associated symptoms.

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort in the past, but nothing this severe. Last medical check-up was 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient has a history of smoking but quit 5 years ago. No recent illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

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

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (Non-STEMI) (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity of symptoms)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no ripping pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no sudden onset of severe shortness of breath)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given radiation and associated symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- Immediate ECG acquisition
- Oxygen administration if needed
- Aspirin administration if no contraindications
- 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 severe chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnargata 23 in Norðfjörður.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just sitting watching TV and then he started complaining of chest pain. He says it feels like pressure and it's going down his left arm and jaw. He's also sweating and feels sick.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and anxious. He's breathing okay, but he's not feeling good.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes pills for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move too much. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 735_f2_8

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