Pain Management

Interpretation of Urine Drug Screens
VCU Guide to UDS Interpretation (pdf) – Single page table describing expected urine drug screen results for patients on different medications

Opiod Conversions
Johns Hopkins Opioid Equivalency Table (pdf) – Single page table comparing equivalent dosages of codeine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, meperidine, methadone, morphine, and oxycodone
ClinCalc Opiod Equianalgesia Calculator (web site) – Online calculator facilitates easy conversion of dosages of different opiates

Opiod Tapering
Johns Hopkins Opioid Tapering Fact Sheet (pdf) – Fact sheet contains guidelines for creating tapers and sample tapers

 

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