Table 1. The FLACC Score a.
| Categories | Scoring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Face | No particular expression or smile | Occasional grimace or frown, withdrawn, disinterested | Frequent to constant quivering chin, clenching jaw |
| Legs | Normal position or relaxed | Uneasy, restless, tense | Kicking or legs drawn up |
| Activities | 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 snobs, frequent complaints |
| Consolability | Content, relaxed | Reassured by occasional touching, hugging, or being talked to, distractable | Difficult to console or comfort |
aThe five categories of (F) face; (L) legs; (A) activity; (C) cry; and (C) consolability are scored from 0 to 2 (total score: 0 - 10).