• Depending on the severity of the pain, start

management at the corresponding step:

 For mild pain (1–3/10 on a numerical
analogue scale), start at step 1
 For moderate pain (4–6/10), start at step 2
 For severe pain (7–10/10), start at step 3
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http://endlink.lurie.northwestern.edu/pain_management/part_one_
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