Decision to perform analgesia*
Score
Analgesic intervention score
(cut-off point)
UFEPS-SF
0 to 12
≥ 4
UFEPS-SF: items 1 + 2 + 3 (excluding item 4 – reaction to touch)**
0 to 9
≥ 3
UFEPS-SF diagnostic uncertainty zone: scores between 3 and 5
Numerical scale
1 to 10
≥ 4
Simple descriptive scale
1 to 4
≥ 3
Visual analogue scale
0 – 100 mm
≥ 31 mm
* Regardless of the score, it is up to the veterinarian to decide whether or not to use analgesics, according to clinical evaluation.
** When it is not possible to palpate the painful area.