Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations

By Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson

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.

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.

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.

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

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

The trusted guide for mastering opioid conversion calculations.
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