Emergency Scenario 900_f2_18

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Heiðarvegur 12, 900 Vestmannaeyjar. Two-story residential building, built in 1985, concrete structure. Main entrance is at street level, no elevator, stairs to second floor. Street parking available. No security features beyond standard door lock. Current conditions: 8°C, overcast, light winds, good visibility. GPS coordinates: 63.4415° N, 20.2690° W. Nearest landmark: Vestmannaeyjar Swimming Pool.
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: Substernal chest pain, described as pressure, radiating to the left arm and jaw, onset 30 minutes ago. Secondary symptoms: Shortness of breath, diaphoresis, nausea. Patient is conscious and alert, but anxious. Medical history: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes. Medications: Metformin 1000mg BID, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily. No known allergies. Last meal was lunch at 13:00.

History of Events

Timeline:
14:00 hours: Patient began experiencing mild chest discomfort.
14:15 hours: Chest pain intensified, radiating to left arm and jaw.
14:20 hours: Patient experienced shortness of breath and diaphoresis.
14:25 hours: Patient called his wife, who then called emergency services.
14:30 hours: Current time, patient is still experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis. 

Prior Events: Patient reports occasional mild chest discomfort with exertion over the past month, but did not seek medical attention. Patient had a routine check-up 6 months ago, no significant findings reported at that time. Patient has been relatively sedentary for the past few weeks due to inclement weather.

Diagnostics

Initial Assessment

Initial Impression: Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non-STEMI
Justification for F2 Classification:
- Presentation consistent with cardiac ischemia, but without clear signs of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
- Symptoms include substernal chest pain, radiation to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis
- Risk factors include hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and treatment

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (likely)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no pleuritic pain)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely, pain is substernal and radiating)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring initiation
- Oxygen administration
- Aspirin administration (if not contraindicated)
- 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 12 in Vestmannaeyjar.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He started feeling chest pain about 30 minutes ago. It's like a pressure, and it's going down his left arm and into his jaw. He's also sweating and having trouble breathing.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake, but he looks really pale and is very anxious.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller Yes, he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. He takes medication for all of them.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Please stay with him and keep him calm. Don't let him move around too much.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will stay with him.

Scenario Number: 900_f2_18

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