General
peri-arrest
What does peri-arrest mean?
Describes the critical window in which a patient's vital signs are so unstable that full cardiac arrest is imminent or has just been reversed.
"She's peri-arrest — pressure's crashing, get the pads on now."
Origin
From 'peri-' (around) plus 'arrest,' i.e. around the time of cardiac arrest.
Frequently asked questions
What does peri-arrest mean?
It describes the critical window in which a patient's vital signs are so unstable that cardiac arrest is imminent or has just been reversed.
Where does the term come from?
It combines 'peri-' meaning around with 'arrest,' referring to the time around a cardiac arrest.
Why does peri-arrest matter?
It flags a patient who needs immediate aggressive intervention to prevent full arrest or to stabilize them after resuscitation.
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