Pediatric Oncall

Behavioral Observational Pain Scale (BOPS) for Post-Op Pediatric Pain

Facial expression
Neutral/positive facial expression, composed, calm Negative facial expression, concerned Negative facial expression, grimace, distorted face
Verbalization
Normal conversation, laugh, crow Completely quiet, sobbing and/or complaining but not because of pain Crying, screaming and/or complaining about pain
Body position
Inactive, laying, relaxed with all extremities or sitting, walking Restless movements, shifting fashion and/or touching wound or wound area Lying rigid and/or drawn up with arms and legs to the body

Result :

Pain scale is : 0 points

Minimal or no pain.

Consider reassessing after 30 minutes.

References

Anand KJ, Craig KD. New perspectives on definition of pain. Pain 1996; 67:3-6.

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