• are over age 18.
• are resuscitated from cardiac arrest
with an initial rhythm of VF, pulseless VT, pulseless electrical activity,
or asystole.
• are hemodynamically stable (with or
without vasopressor administration).
• are endotracheally intubated and
mechanically ventilated.
• arrive at the facility within 6 hours
of cardiac arrest and are pulseless for
less than 60 minutes.
• have a Glasgow Coma Scale score
less than 8 after ROSC.