Emergency Scenario 780_f2_1

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarbraut 11, 780 Höfn, ground floor apartment 1B. Two-story wooden residential building built in 1965. Main entrance requires key or intercom. No elevator, only central stairwell. Street parking available. Building equipped with smoke detectors. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 64.2529° N, 15.2087° W. Nearest landmark: Höfn Harbour.
Municipality: Höfn
Postal Code: 780

Emergency Details

Type: Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non STEMI
Priority Level: F2
Response Time Goal: Urgent (15-30 minutes)
Description:
60-year-old male, experiencing chest pain. Primary symptoms: Substernal chest pain described as pressure, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, mild dizziness. Patient alert but anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension diagnosed 5 years ago, hyperlipidemia. Medications: Amlodipine 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1300 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1315 hours: Chest pain increased in intensity, radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath began
1320 hours: Patient became diaphoretic, nausea started
1325 hours: Patient called emergency services
1327 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing symptoms

Prior Events: Patient reports experiencing similar but less severe chest pain episodes in the past month, attributing it to indigestion. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non-STEMI
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Presence of chest pain with radiation, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and nausea indicates high probability of cardiac event
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention to prevent progression to STEMI or other complications
- Symptoms consistent with acute coronary syndrome, but not clear STEMI

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Stable Angina (less likely given recent onset and severity)
4. Aortic Dissection (less likely given no back pain or tearing sensation)
5. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given no pleuritic pain or sudden onset)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG acquisition as soon as possible
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiac services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what's your emergency?
Caller I'm having terrible chest pain! It's like a heavy pressure, and it's going down my arm.
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hafnarbraut 11, apartment 1B, on the ground floor in Höfn.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller I started feeling this pain about 20 minutes ago, and it's getting worse. I'm also short of breath and feel sweaty.
Dispatcher Are you feeling dizzy or nauseous?
Caller Yes, I feel a bit dizzy and sick to my stomach.
Dispatcher Do you have any medical conditions?
Caller I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I take medication for both.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Please stay calm and do not move around too much. Do you have any aspirin at home?
Caller Yes, I think so. I'll try to find it. Thank you.
Dispatcher Please take the aspirin if you find it, and wait for the ambulance. We will be there soon.

Scenario Number: 780_f2_1

Generated At: 2024-12-15T08:46:12.911431

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