FLACC scale
Topic: Pediatrics
A behavioral pain scale for infants and young children who cannot report pain verbally, scoring Face, Legs, Activity, Cry and Consolability. Each category scores 0–2, for a total of 0–10; higher totals mean more pain. Reassess after each pain intervention.
- Also known as:
- FLACC
- In Turkish:
- FLACC ağrı ölçeği
What does FLACC scale mean?
FLACC scale is part of the Pediatrics topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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