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#223 CPOT Score Explained | Critical Care Pain Observation Tool
In this episode, we explain the CPOT Score (Critical Care Pain Observation Tool) — an essential assessment tool used to evaluate pain in critically ill patients who cannot communicate verbally. Perfect for nursing students, ICU clinicians, and healthcare professionals, this episode walks you through how the CPOT scale works, how to score each category, and how it improves pain management in critical care settings. You’ll learn how to assess facial expressions, body movements, muscle tension, and ventilator or vocal compliance to accurately determine a patient’s pain level. We provide…
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