😐 Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale
UseWhen to use: children/adults who understand faces better than numeric scales.
StrataHigher face = more pain; track change over time.
LimitsWhen not to use: non-verbal patients — use FLACC/NIPS/etc. · Pitfall: coaching the child to a preferred face. · Still investigate etiology.
SourceWong-Baker FACES Foundation pain rating scale
This-shift next steps
After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.
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Methodology · worked example, guidelines & full notes
0–10 even scores.
When to use
When to use: children/adults who understand faces better than numeric scales.
How it works
Even scores 0,2,4,6,8,10 mapped to face descriptors.
Key points
- 0–10 even scores.
- Self-report faces.
- Next: FLACC / NRS / analgesia plan.
References
- Wong-Baker FACES Foundation pain rating scale
Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| Which face best shows how much hurt you have now? | 4 — Hurts little more |
|---|
→FACES4/10
- Band cue：Mild–moderate range
| Which face best shows how much hurt you have now? | 0 — No hurt |
|---|
→FACES0/10
- Band cue：No pain
Verification & sources · governance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Does Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
- Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
- How is Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
- Inputs: Which face best shows how much hurt you have now? 4 — Hurts little more → Result: FACES 4 /10（Band cue: Mild–moderate range） Inputs: Which face best shows how much hurt you have now? 0 — No hurt → Result: FACES 0 /10（Band cue: No pain）