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Despite high-dose catecholamines and vasopressin, the patient had persistent hypotension and elevated vasoactive-inotropic requirements. Haemodynamic monitoring revealed features consistent with post-arrest vasoplegia. Two low-dose boluses of methylene blue (0.25\u2005mg\/kg) were administered, resulting in a rapid and sustained improvement in cardiac output, index, and blood pressure, alongside a marked reduction in vasoactive support. The patient made a full neurological recovery and was discharged home.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>While already established in vasopressor resistant septic shock and post-cardiopulmonary bypass vasoplegia, this case highlights the potential role of methylene blue as an adjunct therapy in post out of hospital cardiac arrest vasoplegia, particularly when conventional therapies fail. The dose of methylene blue used was substantially lower than that reported in prior studies of sepsis and cardiac surgery. 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