Assessing pain in children involves using age-appropriate tools and strategies:
1. Self-Report: For older children, tools like the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) or the Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R) can be used. 2. Behavioral Observations: For infants and non-verbal children, tools such as the FLACC scale (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) help in evaluating pain based on observed behaviors. 3. Physiological Indicators: Changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation can also indicate pain.
