The Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS) determines pain level in patients that are critically ill and sedated.

The observational Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS, range 3–12), applied by nurses, has been validated in deeply sedated, mechanically ventilated patients. 13,14 It is composed of 3 subscales: facial expression, 1–4 movement of the upper limbs, 1–4 and compliance with mechanical ventilation. 1–4,13 The BPS reflects objective visible behavior ...

The aim of the present study was comparing the severity of pain measured by two scales: behavioral pain scale (BPS) and critical-care pain observation tool (CPOT) in ICU-admitted patients during routine daily procedures. Materials and Methods: Ninety patients were enrolled in …

Both Critical‐Care Pain Observation Tool and the Behavioural Pain Scale showed good reliability and validity and were good options for assessing pain during painful procedures with intensive care unit patients unable to self‐report on pain.

Pain assessment using the Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS) and Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CCPOT) are recommended, but they are difficult to do in patients undergoing deep sedation. This study analyzed the usefulness of the BPS and CCPOT scales in assessing pain among patients with varying degrees of sedation.

Sep 22, 2024 · Enter the Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS), a beacon of hope in the murky waters of non-verbal pain assessment. Developed in the early 2000s, this ingenious tool has revolutionized the way healthcare professionals evaluate and manage pain in …

Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS) Payen JF, Bru O, Bosson JL, Lagrasta A, Novel E, et al. Assessing pain in critically ill sedated patients by using a behavioral pain scale.

Vital signs should not be used alone for assessment of pain in patients that are unable to communicate. The Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS) and the Critical‐Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) are the most valid and reliable behavioral pain scales for assessing pain in adult, ICU patients unable to communicate pain.

Objective: To establish the validity and reliability of a new behavioral pain scale (BPS) for critically ill sedated adult patients. Design: Prospective evaluation. Setting: Ten-bed trauma and surgical intensive care unit in a university teaching hospital. Patients: Thirty mechanically ventilated patients who were receiving analgesia and sedation.

Behavioural Pain Scale (BPS) for Pain Assessment in Intubated Patients Payen J et al (2001) Assessing pain in critically ill sedated patients by using a behavioural pain scale. Crit Care Med. 2001 Dec;29(12):2258-63.