FLACC

Medical abbreviation · Patient Assessment

FLACC
Stands forFace, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability
CategoriesMedical

FLACC stands for Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability, a patient assessment abbreviation.

Observational pain scale for young children and nonverbal patients, scoring five behaviors from 0 to 2 each for a total of 0 to 10. It is used when patients cannot report pain themselves.

Example: FLACC 6 post-tonsillectomy, crying and legs drawn up; acetaminophen given.

Usage notes

Developed at the University of Michigan and published in 1997 for children about 2 months to 7 years old. A revised version (r-FLACC) adds descriptors for children with cognitive impairment. Each behavior should be observed for a few minutes while the child is awake and while at rest.

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