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The FLACC scale or Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability scale is a measurement used to assess pain for children between the ages of 2 months and 7 years or individuals that are unable to communicate their pain. The scale is scored in a range of 0–10 with 0 representing no pain.
A temperature between 101–102 is considered a mild fever, 102–103 a moderate, and 104 or above a high fever, and delirium or convulsions may occur. From birth until adolescence, temperature between 99.8–100.8 is considered a low-grade fever. If the temperature is taken rectally, it is not considered a fever until it is above 100.4.
The Centor criteria are a set of criteria which may be used to identify the likelihood of a bacterial infection in patients complaining of a sore throat. They were developed as a method to quickly diagnose the presence of Group A streptococcal infection or diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis in "adult patients who presented to an urban emergency room complaining of a sore throat."
A score of 6 or more indicates that there is a 50-75% probability of necrotizing fasciitis, and a score of 8 or more represents over 75% likelihood of NF. [15] [19] [20] Patients with a LRINEC score ≥6 may have a higher rate of both death and amputation as well. [21] The scoring criteria are: [19] [22]
When to see a doctor for a fever. Dr. Ricciardi recommends seeing a doctor for a fever if you have any of these symptoms: ... chest pain, confusion, persistent vomiting, and rash,” he says.
Sore throat, low-grade fever, chest pain and coughing are some of the common symptoms of atypical pneumonia. Sore throat. Extreme fatigue. Chest pain or discomfort. Low-grade fever. Mild chills.
Cardiac-related chest pain Asthma attack Altered mental status. 3 Stable, with multiple types of resources needed to investigate or treat (such as lab tests plus diagnostic imaging) Abdominal pain High fever with cough Persistent headache 4 Stable, with only one type of resource anticipated (such as only an x-ray, or only sutures) Simple laceration
A Chinese pain scale diagram, rating pain on a scale of 1 to 10. A pain scale measures a patient's pain intensity or other features. Pain scales are a common communication tool in medical contexts, and are used in a variety of medical settings. Pain scales are a necessity to assist with better assessment of pain and patient screening.