- Type: Paperback Book.
- Publisher: ASHP Publishing
- Language : English
Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing, Second Edition (ISBN 9781585284290)
Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations, Second Edition by Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson is the authoritative, practice-focused guide for mastering safe and accurate opioid dosing. Trusted in pharmacy, nursing, palliative care, and pain management programs, this book breaks down complex equianalgesic calculations into clear, step-by-step clinical methods.
Product Details
- Title: Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing
- Edition: Second Edition
- Author: Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson
- ISBN-13: 9781585284290
- Format: Paperback
- Price: $34.99
- Minimum Order: 10 Copies
- Availability: In Stock | Free Shipping
About This Book
This essential clinical reference teaches healthcare professionals how to confidently convert opioid dosages across routes, agents, and clinical scenarios. Using real-world case examples, Dr. McPherson simplifies calculations that are often seen as intimidating, ensuring providers can deliver safer and more effective patient care.
Key Features of the Second Edition
- Step-by-Step Opioid Conversions: Easy-to-follow methods for equianalgesic calculations.
- Real Patient Scenarios: Practical cases that mirror everyday clinical practice.
- Updated Equianalgesic Tables: Evidence-based reference charts for safer prescribing.
- Focus on Clinical Decision-Making: How to evaluate patient-specific factors and adjust dosing.
- Ideal for Education & Practice: Widely used in pharmacy, nursing, and palliative care training.
Topics Covered
- Fundamentals of Opioid Pharmacology
- Equianalgesic Principles
- Oral, Parenteral, and Transdermal Conversions
- Adjusting for Cross-Tolerance
- Chronic Pain vs. Acute Pain Considerations
- Special Patient Populations
- Complex Case Calculations
- Common Calculation Errors and How to Avoid Them
Who This Book Is For
- Pharmacists and pharmacy students
- Pain management specialists
- Nurses and nurse practitioners
- Palliative care and hospice teams
- Physicians, physician assistants, and prescribers
- Healthcare educators and academic programs
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