CPOT
Medical abbreviation · Patient Assessment
| Stands for | Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
CPOT stands for Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool, a patient assessment abbreviation.
Behavioral pain tool for critically ill adults who cannot self-report, scoring facial expression, body movements, muscle tension and either ventilator compliance or vocalization from 0 to 2 each, for a total of 0 to 8.
Example: CPOT 5 during repositioning; fentanyl bolus per protocol.
Usage notes
Developed by Celine Gelinas and colleagues and published in 2006. A score above 2 is commonly taken to indicate pain. Critical care guidelines recommend either CPOT or the Behavioral Pain Scale for intubated adults, with assessments before and after procedures such as turning or suctioning.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.