Pain Assessment Scale Calculator
Comprehensive pain assessment using multiple validated scales for different patient populations.
Pain Assessment
Numeric Rating Scale (0-10)
Rate your pain from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain)
No PainModerateWorst Pain
Pain Characteristics
Pain Score
5/10
Moderate Pain
Interpretation
Moderate pain that may interfere with daily activities. Analgesic therapy typically indicated.
Pain Description
- • Duration: intermittent
Pharmacologic Recommendations
- • Step 2 WHO Pain Ladder: Weak opioids + non-opioids
- • Continue non-opioid analgesics
- • Consider tramadol or codeine combinations
- • Add adjuvant medications as appropriate
Non-Pharmacologic Interventions
- • Ice or heat application
- • Positioning and comfort measures
- • Relaxation techniques and deep breathing
- • Distraction therapy
- • Music therapy
- • Consider physical therapy referral
- • Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain
Pain Scale Guide
0: No pain
1-3: Mild pain
4-6: Moderate pain
7-9: Severe pain
10: Worst possible pain
Reassessment Guidelines
- • IV medications: 15-30 minutes after administration
- • Oral medications: 30-60 minutes after administration
- • Severe pain: Every 1-2 hours until controlled
- • Stable pain: Every 4-8 hours
Disclaimer: Pain assessment tools provide standardized measurement but do not replace clinical judgment. Pain is subjective, and treatment should be individualized. Always rule out serious underlying causes of pain before initiating treatment.