MTH after OHCA lowered the heart rate. Despite induction of hypothermia with cold fluids, filling pressures decreased. Lower mean arterial pressure and cardiac output were observed during MTH, without deleterious effect on ScVO2. Lactate levels were elevated during MTH; however, levels did not correlate with outcome. Although the need for vasopressors and inotropes increases, this hypothermia-induced metabolic beta-blocker-like effect seems to have no negative effect on oxygen consumption and only temporarily affects anaerobic metabolism. No association of haemodynamic changes during MTH with outcome was found.