Table-III.
The face, legs, activity, cry, consolability (FLACC) pain assessment scale
| Parameters |
Scores
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Face | No particular expression or smile |
Occasional grimace or frown, withdrawn, disinterested |
Frequent to constant quivering chin, clenched jaw |
| Legs | Normal position or relaxed | Uneasy, restless, tense | Kicking or legs drawn up |
| Activity | Lying quietly, normal position, moves easily |
Squirming, shifting back and forth, tense |
Arched, rigid, or jerking |
| Cry | No cry (awake or asleep) | Moans or whimpers, occasional complaint |
Crying steadily, screams or sobs, frequent complaints |
| Consolability | Content, relaxed | Reassured by occasional touching, hugging, or being talked to, distractible |
Difficult to console or comfort |