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Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS) for Pain Assessment in Intubated Patients
Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS) for Pain Assessment in Intubated Patients
Facial expression
Upper limb movements
Compliance with mechanical ventilation
Result3 points
Score <=5, pain unlikely to be significant.
When to use
- Assessing pain in critically ill, sedated, and mechanically ventilated patients who cannot self-report.
Formula
Sum of 3 domains (facial expression, upper limb movement, ventilator compliance), each 1-4. Range 3-12; score >5 indicates significant pain.