##  [Failure to Rescue](/failure-rescue) 

  ##  [Failure to Rescue](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/failure-rescue-0) 

  

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Definition

The inability to prevent a clinically significant deterioration or death after the onset of an avoidable complication due to delayed recognition or inadequate response.