Pain Scales
Pain Intensity Numeric ratings (VAS)
0 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 10
No Pain Excruciating Pain
Verbal Categorical rating scale for pain characteristics
1 – None
2 – Mild
3 – Discomforting
4 – Distressing
5 – Horrible
6 – Excruciating