FLACC - Paediatric Pain Score

Question 1

Aspects of FLACC?

Answer 1

Face
Legs
Activity
Cry
Consolability

Question 2

Face score = 0

Answer 2

Face score if Pt’s face displays no particular expression or smile?

Question 3

Face score = 1

Answer 3

Face score if Pt’s face displays occassional grimace or frown, withdrawn, disinterested?

Question 4

Face score = 2

Answer 4

Face score if Pt’s face displays frequent to constant quivering chin, clenched jaw?

Question 5

Legs score = 0

Answer 5

Legs score if Pt’s legs in normal position or relaxed?

Question 6

Legs score = 1

Answer 6

Legs score if Pt’s legs are uneasy, restless or tense?

Question 7

Legs score = 2

Answer 7

Legs score if Pt’s legs are kicking or drawn up?

Question 8

Activity score = 0

Answer 8

Activity score if Pt is lying quietly, normal position, moves easily?

Question 9

Activity score = 1

Answer 9

Activity score if Pt is squirming,shifting back and forth, tense?

Question 10

Activity score = 2

Answer 10

Activity score if Pt is arched, rigid or jerking?

Question 11

Cry score = 0

Answer 11

Cry score if Pt is not crying (awake or asleep)?

Question 12

Cry score = 1

Answer 12

Cry score if Pt moans or whimpers,occasional complaint?

Question 13

Cry score = 2

Answer 13

Cry score if Pt is crying steadily, screams or sobs, frequent complaints?

Question 14

Consolability score = 0

Answer 14

Consolability score if Pt is Content, relaxed

Question 15

Consolability score = 1

Answer 15

Consolability score if Pt is Reassured by occasional touching hugging or being talked to, distracted.

Question 16

Consolability score = 2

Answer 16

Consolability score if Pt is Difficult to console or comfort.