Evaluation of Pediatric Pain

Validated assessment tools (examples):

• Preterm infants: PIPP (newborns)
• Infants and young children: CFCS (2-5 yo), CHEOPS (1-12yo), Oucher (3-12 yo)
• Older children: NRS (7-17 yo), VAS (3yo-adult)

• Cohen LL, Lemanek K, Blount RL, et al. Evidence-based assessment of pediatric pain. J Pediatr Psychol. 2008;33(9):939-957
• Visual Analogue Scale. Yale University Internal Medicine: Palliative Care. Accessed Sept 30, 2021. 
  https://assessment-module.yale.edu/im-palliative/visual-analogue-scale