[Annette Venkatesan]

#89779

We used the FLACC pain assessment tool in an ICU setting.

N-PASS was also used in neonatal settings.

The other tools I have only come across in this module and aim to use them.

Especially the psychosocial genograms and FICA tool for spiritual assessments- this can be incorporated as part of the initial assessment or at follow up visits with the family.

[Brightness Ndimande]

#91750

Assessment Tools
Commonly, used tools in Paediatric depts,e g ,pain assessment tools used by healthcare providers,to assess and manage pain accurately, thus improving overall care of children
1.Neonatal Infant Pain Scale :evaluate cry, facial expression, breathing pattern, leg and arm extensions
2.FLACC scale: evaluate legs, face ,activity ,cry ,to assess intensity of pain
3.CRIES scale :assess crying ,vital signs, to determine levels of pain
4.Numeric Rating Scale :ask children to rate ,level of pain from 0-10
-use pain assessment tool appropriate for the child’s age ,and level of understanding

[Tracy]

#91760

Thanks for sharing the tools you use in your workplace! I agree — having consistent protocols across institutions, with validated assessment tools, would really help ensure that all patients receive thorough and equitable care.

[Teboho Tjakata]

#92033

I personally prefer the FLACC scale,we would get a refferal from the doctor and the team would assess the patient and mostly get some information from the treating Dr and the parent then have a look at the pain medication but mostly we use the FLACC pain scale and it has always been so helpful.

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