Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing

McPherson, Mary Lynn

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
ISBN:	1-58528-198-0 (1585281980)
ISBN-13:	978-1-58528-198-5 (9781585281985)
New Edition:	1-58528-429-7
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2010
Publish Date:	09/09
Weight:	0.83 Lbs.
Pages:	200
Carton Quantity:	40
Subject Class:	PHM (Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Industry)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Doody Star Rating:	4
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 90 days provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Pharmacology
Subject Definition:	Analgesics, Opioid-Admin & Dosage; Drug Dosage Calculations
NLM Class:	QV 89
LC Class:	RM328
Abstract:	Against a backdrop of the growing scrutiny of appropriate dosages, this textbook takes a fresh, new approach to helping health professionals strengthen care to and possibly save the lives of patients living with pain. This easy-to-understand and often humorous book is the most comprehensive to-date on opioid calculations for pain management and palliative care. It carefully walks clinicians through a five-step process for performing opioid conversion calculations in the real-world situations they often see. The book has case examples, simple charts and tables, and practice problems throughout. It is a must for clinicians at all levels: hospice and palliative care physicians, physician s assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists. Clinicians will come away with more confidence in doing the calculations, and higher service levels from the improvement in care.

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