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Upon emergency department arrival, the patient experienced cardiac arrest, achieving temporary return of spontaneous circulation before a second arrest 8\u202fmin later due to massive intra-abdominal hemorrhage. Focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) and diagnostic paracentesis confirmed splenic rupture as the primary cause. Due to persistent hemodynamic instability precluding transfer, emergency laparotomy was determined 10\u202fmin post-arrival and performed in the trauma resuscitation unit (TRU) 25\u202fmin latter. Intraoperatively, 2,500\u202fmL of blood and 300\u202fg of clots were evacuated, followed by splenectomy for definitive hemostasis. Aggressive resuscitation, including tranexamic acid, prothrombin complex concentrate, and packed red blood cell transfusion within 23\u202fmin, alongside multidisciplinary intensive care, facilitated hemodynamic stabilization within 48\u202fh. Full neurological recovery was evident by day 5, with successful extubation on day 7 and discharge on day 25 with restored functional independence. This case highlights three key principles for rTCA management: (1) surgical strategy (laparotomy versus thoracotomy) and venue (TRU versus operating room) must be informed by integrated injury assessment and hemodynamic status; (2) early hemostatic control is critical to interrupting recurrent arrests; and (3) multimodal, goal-directed resuscitation and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential for optimizing survival and neurological outcomes. 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