Emergency Scenario 900_f2_1

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Heiðarvegur 15, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, second floor apartment 2B. Three-story concrete residential building constructed in 1985. Main entrance requires a key or intercom. One elevator and central stairwell. Street parking available. Building equipped with smoke detectors. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 63.4409° N, 20.2701° W. Nearest landmark: Vestmannaeyjar Hospital.
Municipality: Vestmannaeyjar
Postal Code: 900

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 chest pain described as pressure, radiating to the left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, nausea, diaphoresis. Patient reports feeling very anxious. Skin pale and clammy. Patient is sitting upright on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, previous smoker. Medications: Amlodipine 10mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was a light lunch at 12:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
1330 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort
1345 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1350 hours: Patient developed shortness of breath, nausea, and sweating
1355 hours: Patient called his wife for help
1400 hours: Wife arrived and called emergency services
1402 hours: Current time, patient still experiencing severe chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional episodes of mild chest discomfort over the past few months, attributing it to indigestion. No prior hospitalizations for cardiac issues. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. Patient lives with his wife.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non-STEMI
Justification for F2 Classification:
- High probability of cardiac event based on symptoms (chest pain, radiation, shortness of breath)
- Potential for life-threatening condition requiring urgent medical intervention
- Time-sensitive condition requiring rapid assessment and treatment

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Coronary Syndrome (Non-STEMI) (high probability)
2. Angina Pectoris (less likely given severity of pain)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given absence of tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given absence of pleuritic pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Oxygen therapy initiation
- Pain management protocols initiation
- 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 terrible chest pain! I think he's having a heart attack!
Dispatcher Okay, I'm sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Heiðarvegur 15, apartment 2B, second floor in Vestmannaeyjar.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started having chest pain a while ago, and it's getting worse. It's like pressure, and it's going down his arm and jaw. He's sweating and can't breathe well.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but very uncomfortable. He says he feels very sick.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He used to smoke.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move around. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 900_f2_1

Generated At: 2024-12-15T08:36:52.351546

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