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Demystifying opioid conversion calculations : a guide for effective dosing

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McPherson, Mary Lynn. [Bethesda, MD]: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV89 M478 2018
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Table of Contents:; 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 fentany…
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Author
McPherson, Mary Lynn
Corporate Author
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xiii, 274 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Analgesics, Opioid - administration & dosage
Analgesics, Opioid - therapeutic use
Drug Dosage Calculations
Abstract
Table of Contents:
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.
Notes
CN Library copy is housed at UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781585284290
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QV89 M478 2018
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Fast facts about medical cannabis and opioids : minimizing opioid use through cannabis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122448
Smith, Gregory L., Smith, Kevin F. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL704.6 S642 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Contents:; Chronic Pain and Opioids -- Current Cost of the Opioid Epidemic -- Opioid Use Disorder -- History and Legality of Cannabis -- Overview of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) -- Cannabinoids and Terpenes -- Synthetic Cannabinoid Pharmaceuticals -- Isolate Cannabinoid Pharmaceuticals -- Medic…
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Author
Smith, Gregory L.
Smith, Kevin F.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xiv, 238 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Fast facts series
Subjects
Chronic Pain - drug therapy
Pain management
Cannabinoids - therapeutic use
Medical Marijuana - therapeutic use
Analgesics, Opioid - adverse effects
Opioid-Related Disorders - prevention & control
Nurses Instruction
Abstract
Contents:
Chronic Pain and Opioids -- Current Cost of the Opioid Epidemic -- Opioid Use Disorder -- History and Legality of Cannabis -- Overview of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) -- Cannabinoids and Terpenes -- Synthetic Cannabinoid Pharmaceuticals -- Isolate Cannabinoid Pharmaceuticals -- Medical Marijuana and Bioavailability -- Side Effects of Cannabis Use -- Causes of Chronic Pain -- Treating Chronic Pain with Opioids -- Treating Chronic Pain with Cannabinoids -- Cannabinoid and Opioid Interactions -- Cannabis as an Adjunct to Opioids -- Opioid Sparing with Cannabinoids.
ISBN
0826142990
9780826142993
9780826143129
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WL704.6 S642 2020
Website Notes
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