Perioperative Drug Calculations

Perioperative Drug Calculations - A Digital Practical Guide

PeriCentra CPD Academy - Elevating Perioperative Practice

Confident, accurate drug calculations are one of the most essential - and most anxiety-inducing - skills in perioperative practice. This guide breaks every calculation you'll actually use into a clear, repeatable process, so the right answer becomes second nature rather than a moment of second-guessing under pressure.

What's inside:

• The 5 core formulas behind almost every dosing calculation you'll ever need
• A "which formula do I need?" decision guide for when you're not sure where to start
• Step-by-step worked examples covering basic dosing, weight-based dosing, infusions, and local anaesthetics
• A local anaesthetic max-dose reference table (lidocaine, bupivacaine, ropivacaine, prilocaine)
• Fluid and blood loss calculations, including the 4-2-1 maintenance rule and allowable blood loss
• Emergency drug calculations - adrenaline dilutions, dantrolene, and intralipid dosing
• Paediatric dosing and weight-estimation formulas
• Renal and hepatic dose-adjustment guidance
• 13 practice problems with full worked answers
• An 8-question self-test quiz with explanations, so you can check your understanding
• A one-page cheat sheet summarising every formula for quick reference

Delivered as an instantly downloadable PDF - study at your own pace, print the cheat sheet for your bag or locker, and revisit anytime before an exam or a shift.