Assessment scales
FLACC
Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability
A behavioural pain scale scored by an observer, for infants and for anyone who cannot self-report. Each category scores 0–2.
What each letter stands for
- 1 Face — expression, from relaxed to constant grimace.
- 2 Legs — position, from normal to kicking or drawn up.
- 3 Activity — lying quietly versus arched, rigid, or jerking.
- 4 Cry — none, moaning, or steady crying.
- 5 Consolability — content, reassurable, or difficult to console.
How it gets tested
Tested as the observational counterpart to FACES and the numeric scale: the question describes a patient who cannot answer and asks which tool fits.
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