Methoxyflurane

Question 1

Methoxyflurane- Inidcations

Answer 1

Pain management

Question 2

Methoxyflurane- Contraindications

Answer 2

Malignant hyperthermia
Decreased LOC
Pre-eclampsia/ eclampsia
Untreated renal failure
Pts<1yrs
Acute behavioural disturbed pts
Concurrent tetracycline use

Question 3

Methoxyflurane- Adverse Effects

Answer 3

Decreased LOC
Renal damage

Question 4

Pain management Dose

Answer 4

INH- 3ml via inhaler. Repeat once. MAX TOTAL DOSE 6ml in 24hrs/ 15ml in 7days.