Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations

By Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson

Using real-world patient cases and evidence-based reference tables, Dr. McPherson teaches clinicians how to convert opioid doses across agents, routes, and clinical situations while accounting for patient-specific variables and safety considerations.

Product Details

• Title: Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations
• Subtitle: A Guide for Effective Dosing
• Edition: Second Edition
• Author: Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson
• ISBN-13: 9781585284290
• Format: Paperback
• Availability: In Stock
• Price: $34.99 (Free Shipping)

Topics Covered

• Fundamentals of opioid pharmacology
• Equianalgesic principles and tables
• Oral, parenteral, and transdermal conversions
• Adjusting for incomplete cross-tolerance
• Chronic versus acute pain considerations
• Special patient populations
• Complex case calculations
• Common errors and how to avoid them

Key Features of the Second Edition

• Step-by-step methods for equianalgesic opioid conversions
• Realistic patient scenarios reflecting daily clinical practice
• Updated equianalgesic tables based on current evidence
• Clear guidance on adjusting doses for cross-tolerance
• Strong focus on patient safety and clinical judgment

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What This Book Provides

Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing, Second Edition is the leading practical resource for healthcare professionals who need to perform safe, accurate opioid dose conversions with confidence. Widely trusted in pharmacy, nursing, palliative care, and pain management programs, this book transforms complex equianalgesic calculations into clear, repeatable clinical steps.

What This Book Does

This guide equips clinicians with a structured, decision-oriented approach to opioid conversion. It emphasizes clinical reasoning, risk reduction, and practical application rather than rote memorization of formulas.

Who Should Use This Book?

• Pharmacists and pharmacy students
• Nurses, nurse practitioners, and advanced practice clinicians
• Pain management and palliative care specialists
• Physicians, physician assistants, and prescribers
• Healthcare educators and academic training programs

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FAQs

• How do I convert one opioid to another?
  Use equianalgesic tables to find the equivalent dose, then reduce for incomplete cross-tolerance and adjust based on patient response and safety.
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