Emergency Scenario 735_f2_9

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnargata 17, 735 Norðfjörður, first floor apartment 101. Two-story wooden residential building built in 1968. Main entrance is at street level with no steps. Apartment is located on the ground floor with direct access from the main entrance. No elevator. Street parking available. Building has no security features. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, light wind, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 65.2029° N, 14.0189° 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: Retrosternal chest pain, described as pressure, radiating to the left arm and jaw. Secondary symptoms: Shortness of breath, diaphoresis, nausea. Patient is conscious and alert but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of heart disease. Medications: Amlodipine 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Aspirin 75mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1400 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort
1415 hours: Chest pain increased in intensity and started radiating to the left arm and jaw
1420 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath and diaphoresis
1425 hours: Patient called his wife for help
1430 hours: Wife called emergency services
1432 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing chest pain

Prior Events: Patient had a similar episode of chest pain 6 months ago, which resolved spontaneously. No prior diagnosis of heart disease. Last medical check-up was 1 year ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives with his wife.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non-STEMI
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Presence of chest pain, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis, suggesting a cardiac event
- Radiating pain and associated symptoms indicate a moderate risk of myocardial ischemia
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and treatment

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (Non-STEMI, high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity and duration)
3. Aortic Dissection (lower probability, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (lower probability, no hemoptysis)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen administration if needed
- Aspirin administration if not already taken
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what is your emergency?
Caller My husband is having chest pain! It's very bad.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnargata 17, apartment 101, first floor in Norðfjörður.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started feeling a pain in his chest about half an hour ago. Now it's really bad, and it's going down his arm and jaw. He's also sweating a lot.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he's very uncomfortable and short of breath.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes pills for that.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Does he have aspirin at home?
Caller Yes, he takes it daily. I will make sure he takes it now.
Dispatcher Good, stay with him and keep him calm. The ambulance will be there soon.
Caller Okay, thank you, we will wait.

Scenario Number: 735_f2_9

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:56:23.979186

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