FLACC Pain Scale

The FLACC scale is a measurement used to assess pain for children between the ages of 2 months and 7 years or individuals that are unable to communicate their pain. The FLACC scale is based on observations, with zero to two points assigned for each of the five areas; face, legs, activity, crying and consolability (FLACC).

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FLACC

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First used: 01 January 1970

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