title: Differentiating between pre-arrest and failure-to-rescue.
abstract: The similarities and differences between pre-arrest and failure-to-rescue are examined. Case studies are used to discuss the importance of early recognition and intervention in pre-arrest. In light of the poor survival-to-discharge rate for in-hospital resuscitation, it is important for the medical-surgical nurse to anticipate the unexpected, recognize the problem, and intervene before it is too late.
authors.affiliation: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing, Lubbock, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Alyce S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Ashcraft
mesh_terms: D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000451:nursing*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D013534:Survival