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- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- McPherson, Mary Lynn
- Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing
Specifications
| Publisher | American Society of Health-System Pharmacists |
| ISBN 13 | 9781585284290 |
| ISBN 10 | 1585284297 |
| Author | Mary Lynn McPherson |
| Book Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Book Description | Praised by students and instructors for its engaging approach to teaching a very complex subject, Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing, has long been the go-to guide for learning how to calculate opioid conversions. Now in its second edition, this reference is a must-have for clinicians involved in pain management at all levels.Written by pain management expert Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations focuses on the calculations that practitioners use in actual practice, providing realistic scenarios for decision making. The revised edition covers the entire spectrum of opioid analgesics used to manage patients with moderate to severe pain and serious life¬limiting illnesses.Inside this updated and expanded guide you’ll find:Learning objectives and practice problems with solutions in each chapterNew clinical cases throughout, including a baker’s dozen of opioid conversion MIScalculation cases with detailed explanationsExpanded information on less commonly used opioids, including levorphanol and nalbuphineImportant summary points at the end of each chapterUpdated pearls, pitfalls, and fast factsDemystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations is designed to help practitioners including pharmacists, physicians, nurses and others develop a high level of skill in performing the required mathematical calculations associated with opioid conversions, plus the confidence to safely and effectively manage their patients’ needs for pain relief. |
| Publication Date | 30 September 2018 |
| Number of Pages | 1200 pages |
Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing
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