A pre-hospital clinician administers methoxyflurane (Penthrox) via a hand-held inhaler to a patient with a painful shoulder dislocation. What is the m...

Question

A pre-hospital clinician administers methoxyflurane (Penthrox) via a hand-held inhaler to a patient with a painful shoulder dislocation. What is the maximum dose and duration of use per JRCALC?

Accepted Answer

One 3 mL bottle inhaled; maximum of two bottles (6 mL) in a single session

Answer

Three 3 mL bottles (9 mL) in a single session

Answer

One 3 mL bottle, repeated after 24 hours if needed

Answer

Unlimited use until pain is controlled

Answer

One 3 mL bottle only, never to be repeated

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Methoxyflurane (Penthrox)

A pre-hospital clinician administers methoxyflurane (Penthrox) via a hand-held inhaler to a patient with a painful shoulder dislocation. What is the maximum dose and duration of use per JRCALC?