FLACC scale
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The Face, Legs, Arms, Cry, Consolability scale or FLACC scale is a measurement used to assess pain for children between the ages of 2–7 or individuals that are unable to communicate their pain. The scale is scored between a range of 0–10 with 0 representing no pain. The scale has 5 criteria which are each assigned a score of 0, 1 or 2.
| Criteria[1] | Score - 0 | Score - 1 | Score - 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face | No particular expression or smile | Occasional grimace or frown, withdrawn, uninterested | Frequent to constant quivering chin, clenched jaw |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 |
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- ↑ FLACC Scale (Extracted from The FLACC: A behavioral scale for scoring postoperative pain in young children, by S Merkel and others, 1997, Pediatr Nurse 23(3), p. 293-297)
