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Selected Works of John B. Bossaer
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Max Dose Opioids: How High Can You Go?
Controversies in Pain Management 2015: Misconceptions in Pain Management
  • John B. Bossaer, East Tennessee State University
  • Sarah T. Melton, East Tennessee State University
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Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
11-1-2012
Description

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the rationale for the belief that opioids have no maximum dose
  • Describe the data supporting the rationale that high doses of opioids increase toxicity
  • Describe the data supporting the rationale that high doses of opioids do not improve outcomes
  • Identify potential safety concerns with patients taking high doses of opioids

Location
Johnson City, TN
Disciplines
Citation Information
John B. Bossaer and Sarah T. Melton. "Max Dose Opioids: How High Can You Go?" Controversies in Pain Management 2015: Misconceptions in Pain Management (2012)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/john-bossaer/40/