VAS
| VAS | |
|---|---|
| Term | VAS |
| Short definition | VAS - A tool used to help a person measure the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, such as B. pain. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
VAS - A tool used to help a person measure the intensity of certain sensations and feelings, such as B. pain. The visual analog scale for pain is a straight line with one end representing no pain and the other end representing the worst pain imaginable. A patient marks a point on the line that corresponds to the severity of their pain. It can be used to help choose the right dose of pain medication. Also called visual analog scale
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