PCR Pain Scales / NRS-11 and FLACC

NRS-11 and FLACC pain scale guides for patient assessment

NRS-11 Scale for Communicative Adults and Adolescents

 

Level Description
0 No pain whatsoever.
1  
2 Mild pain, can maintain normal activities.
3  
4 Moderate pain, no desire to pursue normal activities.
5  
6 Severe pain, can still manage to focus on other things.
7  
8 Extreme pain, cannot focus on anything else.
9  
10 Pain as bad as it could be.

FLACC Scale for Ages 0-7 and Noncommunicative Patients

 

Criteria Score 0 Points Score 1 Point Score 2 Points
Face No particular expression or smile Occasional grimace or frown, withdrawn, uninterested Frequent to constant quivering chin, clenched jaw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