Behavioral Observational Pain Scale (BOPS) for Post-Op Pediatric Pain
Quantifies post-operative pain for children aged 1-7 years.
INSTRUCTIONS
This pain scale is for use in patients 1-7 years old.
One can also use the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale (CHEOPS) for Post-Op Pediatric Pain as an alternative to the BOPS.
One can also use the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale (CHEOPS) for Post-Op Pediatric Pain as an alternative to the BOPS.
When to Use
Pearls/Pitfalls
Neutral/positive facial expression, composed, calm
0Negative facial expression, concerned
+1Negative facial expression, grimace, distorted face
+2Normal conversation, laugh, crow
0Completely quiet, sobbing and/or complaining but not because of pain
+1Crying, screaming and/or complaining about pain
+2Inactive, laying, relaxed with all extremities or sitting, walking
0Restless movements, shifting fashion and/or touching wound or wound area
+1Lying rigid and/or drawn up with arms and legs to the body
+2Result:
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