Category I. Uncontrolled | Found dead | Sudden, unexpected cardiac arrest without any attempt of resuscitation by a life-medical team; WIT to be considered according to national life recommendations in place; reference to in- or out-of-hospital life setting |
IA. Out of hospital | ||
IB. In hospital | ||
Category II. Uncontrolled | Witnessed cardiac arrest | Sudden, unexpected, irreversible cardiac arrest with unsuccessful resuscitation by a life-medical team; reference to in- or out-of-hospital life setting |
IIA. Out of hospital | ||
IIB. In hospital | ||
Category III. Controlled | Withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy | Planned withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy*; expected cardiac arrest |
Category IV. Uncontrolled controlled | Cardiac arrest while life-brain dead | Sudden cardiac arrest after brain death diagnosis during donor life-management but prior to planned organ recovery |
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