SINSS Flashcards
Severity
Minimal, Moderate, High
Irritability
Low, Moderate, High
Nature
Musculoskeletal vs. non-musculoskeletal/ Sinister
Stage
Acute, Subacute, Chronic
Stability
Worse, Better, Staying the Same
What is Severity?
The intensity of the patient’s symptoms as they relate to a functional activity
Severity: Minimal
Minimal to no pain (0-3/10), symptoms do not limit or hinder activity
Severity: Moderate
Pain reduces activity levels to 40-70% of normal, pain rated 4-7/10
Severity: High
Pain symptoms severely reduce or stop activities; ADLS are avoided or severely limited, pain rated a 8-10/10
What is Irritability?
Time for Symptoms to come on and go away
Irritability: Low
Tolerates repetitive or sustained activities, can continue activity after the onset of pain, pain eases in short amount of time
Irritability: Moderate
Tolerates brief activities or positions <10 min, continues light activities after the onset of pain, pain eases in similar time as onset (may be longer)
Irritability: High
Activity not tolerated- are avoided, unable to continue activity after the onset of pain, symptoms takes a longer time to ease (>30 mins)
Nature: Musculoskeletal vs. Non- Musculoskeletal
The type of pain (or descriptors of symptoms) often relays information to the clinician regarding the type of tissue involved.
Reflection of differential diagnosis and systems review.
Stage: Acute Pain
Recent Onset (0-6 weeks)
