FLACC Pain Scale Infographic

Infographic | Physical Wellbeing

This infographic explains how to use the FLACC Pain Scale. This is a system that can help parents and professionals assess pain levels in children who have limited or no expressive communication.

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First published 2015. This edition 2019. Review date 2022.

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