However, this list of reversible causes is incomplete – for instance, nonischemic cardiac disorders and intracranial haemorrhage occurred in 8.3% and 6.9% of PEA cases (Beun et al, 2015)

All comatose patients who achieve ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation) after cardiac arrest should be subjected to mild hypothermia therapy for at least 24 hours (32–36°C target core temperature)!