BPS (Behavioural Pain Scale)

Pain Assessment in Critical Patients

The BPS Scale is an observational tool for assessing pain in critical patients on mechanical ventilation. Evaluate each of the three domains to get the total score.

References:
  • PAYEN, J. F. et al. A behavioral scale for assessing pain in critically ill, sedated patients. **Anesthesiology**, v. 80, n. 4, p. 886-892, 1994.
  • Pun, B. T., et al. (2012). The Behavioral Pain Scale in critically ill patients. **Critical Care**, 16(3), R71.