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‘4-Minute Rule’ Guides Cesarean Timing

Physiologic mechanisms and team coordination inform management during maternal cardiac arrest

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Resuscitative cesarean delivery enhances maternal resuscitation during cardiac arrest by alleviating aortocaval compression and restoring circulation. Recommended for cardiac arrest post 20 weeks of gestation, it counters the 4-minute rule, suggesting that quick delivery improves outcomes. Maternal cardiac arrest rates have risen, necessitating immediate attention. Though techniques and management are promoted for safety, existing evidence mainly comes from case studies. The collaborative efforts of multidisciplinary teams improve outcomes in urgent situations, as articulated by researchers, including Dr. Andrea D. Shields.

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‘4-Minute Rule’ Guides Cesarean Timing

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • April 6, 2026

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