PAIN SCALES

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Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a tool used to assess a patient’s pain intensity in a more subjective way. It consists of a straight line, usually 10 cm long, where one end represents "no pain" and the other end represents "worst imaginable pain." Patients mark a point on the line that corresponds to the intensity of their pain.


How to Use the Visual Analog Scale:

1. A horizontal line, with one end labeled "No Pain" and the other labeled "Worst Pain Imaginable." Will be seen on the scale.
2. Mark on the line the point that best represents your level of pain right now.


Visual Analog Scale


  • No Pain
  • Mild
  • Mild
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Severe
  • Severe
  • Severe
  • Worst Pain


  • 0

No Pain


The VAS is more sensitive than some other pain scales because it doesn’t limit the patient to discrete numbers. It's especially useful for monitoring pain over time or measuring the impact of treatments.