Postoperative Pain at Discharge From the Post-anesthesia Care Unit: A Case-Control Study.

Introduction: Despite advancements in postoperative pain management, approximately 20% of patients still experience severe pain within the first 24 hours post-surgery. Previous studies utilizing machine learning have shown promise in predicting postoperative pain with various models. This study investigates postoperative pain predictors using a machine learning approach based on physiological indicators and demographic factors in a Mexican cohort.