Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Clinician Perspectives on the Pediatric Observation Priority Score (POPS)

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• Caleb Ward; Daniel Zhang; Judith Singletary; Damian Roland; James Chamberlain
PMID: 40053415DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2025.2477213

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This article examines EMS clinicians' views on the Pediatric Observation Priority Score (POPS). It describes how POPS helps in assessing children's health during emergencies. Clinicians share their experiences and opinions on using POPS to prioritize care for young patients. The score aims to improve decision-making and ensure that children get the right attention quickly. By understanding these perspectives, healthcare providers can better use POPS in real-life situations, making emergency care more effective for kids.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medical Technicians; Paramedics; Pediatrics; Triage; Observation

Institutions: Children's National Hospital; George Washington University; Howard University; University of Leicester

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