CHEOPS Pain Score Calculator

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CHEOPS Pediatric Pain Calculator
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Pediatric pain assessment

CHEOPS for Post-Operative Pediatric Pain

Quantifies observed post-operative pain behaviours in children using the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale.

How to use

Select the single observation that best describes the child in each of the six categories. All categories are required.

This calculator follows the requested use case for children aged 1–5 years. Published descriptions may use a broader age range; follow local clinical policy.
Cry
1

Cry

Observe the child’s vocal expression.

Required

Select one cry observation.

Facial expression
2

Facial expression

Score only a definite positive or negative expression.

Required

Select one facial expression.

Verbal responses
3

Verbal responses

Select the best description of the child’s speech.

Required

Select one verbal response.

Torso
4

Torso

Observe posture and movement of the trunk.

Required

Select one torso observation.

Wound evaluation
5

Wound evaluation

Also called the “touch” category.

Required

Select one wound observation.

Legs
6

Legs

Observe leg position and movement.

Required

Select one leg observation.

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