Key clinical message
This case emphasises the role of multidisciplinary involvement and early decision-making in Yew Tree (Taxus baccata) poisoning.Taxus baccata contains taxine alkaloids which predispose to malignant arrhythmia (1,2). We present a case of Taxus baccata toxicity presenting with refractory cardiac arrest, salvaged ultimately by venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO).