This document is a 0-10 numeric pain intensity scale used to assess a patient's current level of pain. The scale ranges from 0 meaning no pain to 10 meaning the worst possible pain, with 5 indicating moderate pain. The patient marks their current pain level on the scale. The scale is recommended for use as a 10 cm graphic rating scale to assess a patient's pain for acute pain management purposes.
This document is a 0-10 numeric pain intensity scale used to assess a patient's current level of pain. The scale ranges from 0 meaning no pain to 10 meaning the worst possible pain, with 5 indicating moderate pain. The patient marks their current pain level on the scale. The scale is recommended for use as a 10 cm graphic rating scale to assess a patient's pain for acute pain management purposes.
This document is a 0-10 numeric pain intensity scale used to assess a patient's current level of pain. The scale ranges from 0 meaning no pain to 10 meaning the worst possible pain, with 5 indicating moderate pain. The patient marks their current pain level on the scale. The scale is recommended for use as a 10 cm graphic rating scale to assess a patient's pain for acute pain management purposes.
*If used as a graphic rating scale, a 10-cm baseline is recommended.
From: Acute Pain Management: Operative or Medical Procedures and Trauma, Clinical Practice Guideline No. 1. AHCPR Publication No. 92-0032; February 1992. Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, Rockville, MD; pages 116-117.