McPherson, Mary Lynn M.,

Demystifying opioid conversion calculations : a guide for effective dosing / Mary Lynn McPherson. - Second edition. - p. ; cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to opioid conversion calculations -- Converting among routes and formulations of the same opioid -- Converting among routes and formulations of different opioids -- Titrating opioid regimens : around the clock and to the rescue! -- Transdermal and parenteral fentanyl dosage calculations and conversions -- Methadone : a complex and challenging analgesic, but it's worth it! -- Patient-controlled analgesia and neuraxial opioid therapy -- Calculating doses from oral solutions and suspensions -- Lagniappe : a little something extra in conversion calculations.

9781585284290 (pbk.)

2018023233


Analgesics, Opioid--administration & dosage
Analgesics, Opioid--therapeutic use
Drug Dosage Calculations

RM328

615.7/822

QV 89