PEARS Pediatric Emergency Readiness Program: Advanced Assessment and Stabilization for Children
The Pediatric Emergency Advanced Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) program is a comprehensive pediatric emergency education course designed to prepare healthcare professionals to respond confidently and effectively during critical situations involving infants and children. This training focuses on early identification of life-threatening conditions, structured decision-making, and immediate stabilization using evidence-based pediatric emergency care principles recognized throughout the United States. Often known simply as PEARS , this course is built for healthcare providers who may not work daily in pediatric critical care but are expected to act quickly and correctly when a pediatric emergency occurs. By emphasizing a systematic approach and high-quality pediatric basic life support skills, the program strengthens readiness across diverse healthcare and community settings. Advancing Pediatric Emergency Skills with PEARS Children are not small adults...