1
Q
What is methoxyflurane (penthrox)?
A
Inhaled analgesic designed for self admin.
2
Q
Indications?
A
Emergency relief of moderate to sever pain in conscious adult patients with trauma
NOT for < 18 yrs
3
Q
Contraindications
A
Confined spaces
Use as an anaesthetic
Known sensitivity
Several more
4
Q
Side effects
A
Drowsiness Nausea Coughing Sweating Decrease in bp Bradycardia
5
Q
Dosage and admin
A
Self admin up to 25-30 mins
Maximum dose of 6ml in a 24 hour period
Drugs
flashcards
Decks in class (31)
# Cards
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Aspirin+7
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Chlorphenamine6
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Entonox5
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Glucagon6
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Glucose 40% Oral Gel6
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Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN)5
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Hydrocortisone(HYC)6
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Ibuprofen6
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Ipratropium Bromide+6
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Midazolam (patients own)6
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Naloxone Hydrochloride4
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Oxygen5
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Paracetamol5
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Salbutamol7
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Amiodarone Hydrochloride4
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Atropine Sulfate5
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Benzypenicillin Sodium4
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Cefotaxime5
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Clopidogrel5
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Dexamethasone6
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Diazepam5
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Furosemide6
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Glucose 10%5
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Heparin5
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Methoxyflurane5
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Tranexamic Acid4
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Ondansetron6
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Sodium Lactate Compound5
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Sodium Chloride 0.9%6
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Syntometrine6
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Tenecteplase5
