PEARS
Medical abbreviation · Emergency Medicine
| Stands for | Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
PEARS stands for Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization, an emergency medicine abbreviation.
American Heart Association course for healthcare providers who see critically ill children infrequently, such as general nurses and clinic staff, teaching recognition and early stabilization until advanced help arrives.
Example: Urgent care nurses completed PEARS training for pediatric emergencies.
Usage notes
Less advanced than PALS, it does not cover full resuscitation algorithms. It focuses on the systematic approach to assessing ill children. School nurses and outpatient staff often take it.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.