Emergency Scenario 900_f2_12

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Hamarstígur 7, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, second floor apartment. Three-story concrete residential building built in 1968. Main entrance with a code lock, code is 1234. One stairwell, no elevator. Street parking available. Building has a basic fire alarm system. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light wind, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 63.4416° N, 20.2719° W. Nearest landmark: Landakirkja church.
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 left arm and jaw. Secondary symptoms: Shortness of breath, sweating, nausea. Patient is conscious and alert but anxious. Skin is pale and clammy. Patient is sitting on a chair in the living room. Medical history: Hypertension diagnosed 5 years ago, hypercholesterolemia. 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:
1430 hours: Patient started experiencing mild chest discomfort
1445 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw
1450 hours: Patient began to sweat and feel nauseous
1455 hours: Patient called his wife for help
1500 hours: Wife arrived, called emergency services
1502 hours: Current time, patient is sitting in a chair, still experiencing chest pain

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional episodes of mild chest discomfort in the past, attributed 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 chest pain characteristics and associated symptoms
- Potential for life-threatening complications (e.g., arrhythmia, myocardial infarction)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and intervention

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (high probability)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely given presentation)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely given symptoms)
5. Esophageal Spasm (less likely given severity of symptoms)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Administration of oxygen and aspirin if not already taken
- Preparation for transport to nearest hospital with cardiology services

Final Diagnosis

Emergency Call Transcript

Dispatcher Emergency services, what is your emergency?
Caller My husband is having terrible chest pain! I think it's his heart.
Dispatcher Okay, I am sending help. What is your address?
Caller It's Hamarstígur 7, second floor, in Vestmannaeyjar.
Dispatcher Help is on the way. Can you describe the chest pain?
Caller It's like a heavy pressure, he says it's going down his left arm and up to his jaw. He's sweating and feels sick.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and worried. He's sitting down.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes medication for that.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Do you have any aspirin at home?
Caller Yes, he takes a baby aspirin daily. Should he take another one?
Dispatcher Yes, if he can swallow it easily, have him take one now. Stay with him and keep him calm. Don't let him move around too much.
Caller Okay, I will. Thank you.

Scenario Number: 900_f2_12

Generated At: 2024-12-15T09:27:36.735437

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