Table 1 The modified Maastricht classification
Categories | Subcategories | Description |
|---|---|---|
Category I (Found dead) | ||
Uncontrolled | IA: Out of hospital | Sudden unexpected CA without any attempt in resuscitation |
Category II (witnessed CA) | ||
Uncontrolled | IB: In hospital | Â |
IIA: Out of hospital | Sudden unexpected irreversible CA with unsuccessful resuscitation | |
| Â | IIB: In hospital | Â |
Category III (WLST) | ||
Controlled | Â | Planned withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy, expected CA |
Category IV | ||
Uncontrolled controlled | Â | Sudden CA after brain death diagnosis during donor life- management |
Category V | ||
Euthanasia | Â | Planned euthanasia |