Principles of opioid conversion

Opioids are high risk medication due to their different formulations, strength and routes of administration.

In this rapid learning, you will learn the rationale and steps of opioid conversion and how to use the eviQ opioid conversion calculator.

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Access the eviQ opioid conversion calculator 

Learn more about the principles of pain and opioid conversion:

• Cancer Council Australia wiki platform: Cancer pain management in adults 
• CareSearch: Clinical evidence patient management- Pain
• Clinical Excellence Commission: High-risk medicines Hydromorphone
• European Association of Palliative Care Morphine and alternative opioids in cancer pain guidelines
• Therapeutic Guidelines: Analgesic, version 6, 2012 

References: 

1. European Association of Palliative Care Morphine and alternative opioids in cancer pain guidelines. Caraceni A, Hanks G, Kaasa S et al. Use of opioid analgesics in the treatment of cancer pain: evidence-based recommendations from the EAPC. Lancet Oncology 2012; 13:e58-68.
2. CareSearch: Clinical evidence patient management- Pain. https://www.caresearch.com.au/caresearch/ClinicalPractice/Physical/Pain/tabid/746/Default.aspx  [cited 27/09/2018]