Emergency Scenario 780_f2_5

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hafnarbraut 12, 780 Höfn í Hornafirði. Ground floor apartment in a two-story concrete building constructed in 1985. Main entrance is at ground level, no stairs. No elevator. Street parking available. Building equipped with basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light wind, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 64.2527° N, 15.2085° 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:
65-year-old male, experiencing chest pain. Primary symptoms: Severe, crushing chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling very anxious. Secondary symptoms: Nausea, dizziness. Patient alert but distressed. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on the sofa in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, 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 experienced sudden onset of chest pain while watching TV.
1432 hours: Patient reports pain worsening, radiating to arm and jaw, feeling very short of breath.
1435 hours: Patient called his son for help.
1438 hours: Son arrived, called emergency services.
1440 hours: Current time, patient still sitting on sofa, in distress.

Prior Events: Patient has a history of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and type 2 diabetes. Has had occasional episodes of mild chest discomfort in the past, but nothing this severe. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives alone, but son lives nearby.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

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

Differential Diagnoses:
1. NSTEMI (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely given symptoms, less severe than STEMI)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given absence of tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no history of recent travel or immobilization)
5. Musculoskeletal chest pain (less likely given severity and radiation of pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring
- 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 My father 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 Hafnarbraut 12, in Höfn, ground floor apartment.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was just sitting watching TV and suddenly got this terrible pain in his chest. He says it's going down his arm and into his jaw. He's sweating and having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's really scared. He looks very pale and is breathing fast.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes pills for them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Keep him calm and try to keep him comfortable. Don't let him move around too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 780_f2_5

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:12:11.191800

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