title: A Decision Tree Model for Postoperative Pain Management.
abstract: Postoperative pain management involves many factors. Current information regarding assessment and treatment of postoperative pain is discussed. A decision tree model flowchart was developed based on patient characteristics, comorbidities, and the type of pain.
authors.forename: Cynthia W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D059408:Pain Management; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic