FLACC Pain Assessment

General Notes

Optional context such as setting, baseline behaviour, or interventions (e.g., parental presence, analgesia).

Faces

0 - No particular expression or smile 1 - Occasional grimace/frown; withdrawn, disinterested 2 - Frequent or constant frown; clenched jaw; quivering chin

Legs

0 - Normal position or relaxed 1 - Uneasy, restless, or tense 2 - Kicking or legs drawn up

Activity

0 - Lying quietly; normal position; moves easily 1 - Squirming; shifting back and forth; tense 2 - Arched, rigid, or jerking

Cry

0 - No cry (awake or asleep) 1 - Moans or whimpers; occasional complaint 2 - Crying steadily; screams or sobs; frequent complaints

Consolability

0 - Content and relaxed 1 - Reassured by occasional touching, hugging, or talking; distractible 2 - Difficult to console or comfort

General Notes

Faces

Legs

Activity

Cry

Consolability

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