Course content includes:

• History, background and licensing of penthrox®/methoxyflurane.

• Indications, cautions and contra-indications for use.

• Safe administration to pre-hospital casualties.

• Appropriate documentation.

• Practice with setting up and administering training inhaler device. 

• Clinical cases - suitable for penthrox®?

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Penthrox® (AKA “The Green Whistle”) is widely used in Australia and New Zealand and is now being recognised as a fast-acting and cost-effective pain relief option in the UK.

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Penthrox® is simple, lightweight and self-administered. It provides superior pain relief for conscious patients experiencing moderate to severe acute traumatic pain compared to standard analgesic treatments (including paracetamol, NSAIDs and opioids).

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Penthrox is a prescription only medication but can be administered by non-health care professionals (including First Aiders, First Responders or Rescue Technicians) who have received appropriate training AND are authorised to do so under organisational Standard Operating Procedures or Patient Group Directions.

This course is suitable for medics within Fire and Rescue Services, Police, Coastguard, RNLI, Search and Rescue Agencies, High Risk Industries and Events.