Learning Objectives

  • How to recognize acute pain
  • Introduction to methoxyflurane (Penthrox)
  • Current research and controversies around methoxyflurane
  • Indications and contraindications for methoxyflurane
  • Methoxyflurane dosage, administration, pharmacokinetics, and side effects
  • Methoxyflurane treatment protocol and documentation
  • Safety factors and a review of minimum alveolar concentration (MAC)
  • The major differences between inhaled nitrous oxide (Entonox) and methoxyflurane (Penthrox™) for management of acute trauma related pain in the prehospital setting

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