Assessing Pain

Universal Pain Scoring reference & Wong Baker pain scale

Consider Entonox administration for moderate to severe pain (Score of 4 or greater)

Remember, pain is interpreted differently. If a patient states they are in pain, treat them as such, regardless of outward signs of pain.

If a patient appears in severe pain, but denies pain or gives a low score, consider offering pain relief.

History Taking in a patient presenting with Pain 

Document all details of pain, and decision making around pain relief