Emergency Scenario 900_f2_2

F2

Location Information

Full Location:
Heiðarvegur 18, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, ground floor apartment. Single-story residential building constructed in 1965. Main entrance has no security features. Street parking available. Building has no fire alarm system. Current conditions: 7°C, overcast, moderate visibility. GPS coordinates: 63.4402° N, 20.2730° 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: Central chest pain, described as pressure, radiating to the left arm. Secondary symptoms: Shortness of breath, nausea, sweating. Patient is pale and anxious. Patient is sitting on a chair in his living room. Medical history: Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, family history of heart disease. 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 began experiencing chest pain while watching television.
1435 hours: Pain increased in intensity and began radiating to the left arm.
1440 hours: Patient became short of breath and nauseous.
1445 hours: Patient called his wife for help.
1450 hours: Wife called emergency services.
1452 hours: Current time, patient is still sitting, pale and anxious.

Prior Events: Patient reports experiencing mild chest discomfort on exertion for the past few weeks. Last medical check-up 6 months ago, routine follow-up. No recent illnesses or injuries. Patient has a sedentary lifestyle and is a smoker.

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, radiation, and associated symptoms
- Patient has multiple risk factors for coronary artery disease (hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, family history, smoking)
- Time-sensitive condition requiring prompt medical evaluation and treatment

Differential Diagnoses:
1. Acute Myocardial Infarction (Non-STEMI) (high probability)
2. Unstable Angina (possible)
3. Aortic Dissection (less likely, no tearing pain)
4. Pulmonary Embolism (less likely, no pleuritic pain or hemoptysis)
5. Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (less likely given the nature and radiation of pain)

Required Actions:
- Dispatch of ground EMS with ALS capabilities
- ECG monitoring and interpretation
- Administration of oxygen and aspirin
- 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 18 in Vestmannaeyjar, it's a ground floor apartment.
Dispatcher Help is on its way. Can you tell me what happened?
Caller He was watching TV and suddenly started complaining of chest pain. It's like a heavy pressure, and it's going down his left arm.
Dispatcher Is he awake and talking to you?
Caller Yes, he's awake but he's very pale and sweating. He says he feels nauseous and can't breathe properly.
Dispatcher Does he have any medical conditions?
Caller He has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He takes pills for it, and he takes aspirin daily.
Dispatcher Okay, the ambulance is on its way. Don't let him move around too much. Stay with him and keep him calm.
Caller Okay, thank you. I will wait here with him.

Scenario Number: 900_f2_2

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