Pain intensity | By verbal expression | By nonverbal expression |
0 | No pain | No expression on the face |
1 - 2 | Mild pain | Stressful appearance |
3 - 4 | Moderate pain | Frowning appearance |
5 - 6 | Severe pain | Groaning, moaning |
7 - 8 | Very severe pain | Crying |
9 - 10 | Worst pain possible | Miserable pain |