Table 1 Parameters at the scene and on admission in the twins

At the scene

   Time to bystander CPR (min)

> 10

> 10

   Pulseless bradycardia under CPR

Yes

Yes

On admission

   Pupils dilated, nonreactive to light

Yes

Yes

   Corneal reflex

Negative

Negative

   Temperature on admission (°C)

<28

<27

   pH on admission

6.63

7.00

   Arterial CO₂ tension (torr)

38

36

   BE on admission (mmol/l)

-27

-17

   Oxygenation index (torr)

75

65

   CPR time (min)

180

120