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    The CRIES scale scores characteristics of crying, oxygen requirement, vital signs changes, facial expressions, and sleep state in infants 38 weeks or more gestation for possible pain assessment, with a maximum score of 10. A score over 4 warrants further pain assessment and a score of 6 or higher indicates analgesic administration should be given.

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    The CRIES scale scores characteristics of crying, oxygen requirement, vital signs changes, facial expressions, and sleep state in infants 38 weeks or more gestation for possible pain assessment, with a maximum score of 10. A score over 4 warrants further pain assessment and a score of 6 or higher indicates analgesic administration should be given.

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    Cries Scale

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    Pinkymekala Hasanparthy
    The CRIES scale scores characteristics of crying, oxygen requirement, vital signs changes, facial expressions, and sleep state in infants 38 weeks or more gestation for possible pain assessment, with a maximum score of 10. A score over 4 warrants further pain assessment and a score of 6 or higher indicates analgesic administration should be given.

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    CRIES Scale

    The CRIES scale is used for infants > than or = 38 weeks of gestation. Characteristics of crying, oxygen
    requirement, changes in vital signs, facial expression, and sleep state are scored. A maximal score of 10
    is possible. If the CRIES score is > 4, further pain assessment should be undertaken, and analgesic
    administration is indicated for a score of 6 or higher.

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