NIPS Scale

Neonatal Pain Assessment

The NIPS (Neonatal Infant Pain Scale) is a tool for assessing pain in newborns. For each of the six parameters, select the option that best describes the infant. A total score of 4 or more indicates the presence of pain.

References:

Lawrence J, Alcock D, McGrath P, Kay J, MacMurray SB, Dulberg C. The development of a tool to assess neonatal pain. Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS). PubMed.
American Academy of Pediatrics. Assessment and Management of Acute Pain in Infants, Children, and Adolescents. AAP Pediatrics.