Which pain assessment scale is used exclusively for infants and neonates from 32 weeks of gestation to six months of age.. The CRIES pain scale

Which pain assessment scale is used exclusively for infants and neonates from 32 weeks of gestation to six months of age?
A- The PEPPS pain scale
B- The FLACC pain scale
C- The Faces pain scale
D- The CRIES pain scale

Correct Response: D

The CRIES Pain scale is used exclusively for infants and neonates from 32 weeks of gestation to six months of age. This scale has five behavioral measurements that are scored from 0 to 2; the behavioral measurements include the infant’s crying, requirements for increased oxygen, increased vital signs, expression, and sleepiness.  The PEPPS pain scale (Pre-Verbal, Early Verbal Pediatric Pain Scale is used to assess and measure pain among toddlers. The Face, Legs, Activity, Crying, Consolability Scale (FLACC) is used for infants over two months of age and children up to three years of age. The Faces Pain Scale contains cartoon like pictures of six faces ranging from 0, or “no hurt” to 10 which represents “the worst hurt”. It is used for pediatric patients who are three years of age and older.
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