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    • Maternal cardiac arrest requires specialized approaches beyond standard CPR.
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    • Recommendations cover basic life support, advanced care, and system-level issues.

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    • Adherence to updated guidelines is essential for improving outcomes.
    • Further research and training are needed to address this critical issue.