Table 2.

Treatment and disposition

EMS Treatment, n (%)
Administration of nitroglycerin (tab or spray)	9 (45)
Initiation of NIV	4 (20)
Administration of furosemide	2 (10)
ED Treatment, n (%)
Nitroglycerin (tab or spray)	11 (55)
Nitroglycerin continuous infusion	12 (60)
Non-invasive ventilation	20 (100)
Enalapril (intravenous)	13 (65)
Hydralazine	3 (15)
Furosemide (intravenous)	7 (35)
Disposition, n (%)
CCU	7 (35)
Step-down Unit	1 (5)
Telemetry	6 (30)
Floor	6 (30)
Hospitalization
Median length of stay (days) (IQR)	5 (3.0,7.5)

EMS, emergency medical services; NIV, non-invasive ventilation; CCU, coronary care unit