Penthrox (Methoxyflurane) Awareness and Use - Level 3

Penthrox (Methoxyflurane) Awareness and Use - Level 3

Written for Ambulance/Emergency Responders but all underpinning knowledge relevant for pre-hospital staff administering Penthrox.

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Includes Presentation, Handout, True/False Assessment Questions, True/False Assessment Questions Answers, Assessment Knowledge Check, Assessment Knowledge Check Answers, Trainer Led Interactive Questions for the session.

Presentation includes clinical scenarios.

Learning Objectives

Understand what Penthrox is and how it works

Know when and how to administer Penthrox safely

Recognise contraindications and side effects

Understand storage, legal and documentation responsibilities

Presentation (77 slides)
Learning Objectives
Welcome
Section - Introduction to Penthrox
What is Penthrox (Methoxyflurane)?
Brief History and MHRA Approval of Penthrox (Methoxyflurane)
Indications for Use in Pre-Hospital Care
Primary Indications
Additional Use and Important Considerations
Section - How Penthrox Works
Mechanism of Action
Onset and Duration, Administration Route
Metabolism and Excretion
Onset and Duration of Action (Further Information)
Clinical Relevance for Pre-Hospital Care
Advantages of Penthrox in the Pre-Hospital Setting
Section - Indications in Practice
Trauma –Fractures, Burns
Trauma –Dislocations
Painful Procedures –Splinting
Painful Procedures –Moving Patients
Painful Procedures –During Prolonged Scene Time
When IV Access is Not Possible or Delayed
When Entonox (Nitrous Oxide) is Contraindicated
Practical Limitations of Entonox or IV
Section - Contraindications
Known Hypersensitivity to Methoxyflurane or PenthroxComponents
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH)
Renal Impairment
Altered Consciousness Preventing Safe Self-Administration
Risks If Used Inappropriately
Head Injury with Loss of Consciousness (LOC)
Use Within 7 Days of Previous Dose
Section - Cautions and Side Effects
Common Side Effects of Penthrox
Monitoring During Use –Key Monitoring Points
Responding to Adverse Reactions
Situational Awareness During Penthrox Use
Section - Administration Procedure
Step-by-Step Guide for Penthrox Use
Section - Practical Considerations
Patient Communication and Reassurance
Use in Confined Spaces/Ventilation
Waste Disposal
PPE and Environmental Safety
Section - Legal and Governance
Use Under Patient Group Direction (PGD) or Prescription
Record-Keeping and Documentation
Reporting Adverse Events
Section - Clinical Scenarios
Example 1: Fall with Suspected Leg Fracture
Example 1: Fall with Suspected Leg Fracture –Discussion Answers
Example 1: Fall with Suspected Leg Fracture –Benefits
Example 1: Fall with Suspected Leg Fracture –Precautions
Example 2: Road Traffic Collision (RTC) with Delayed Extraction
Example 2: Would you use Penthrox here?
Example 2: What are the contraindications or cautions to consider?
Example 2: How would you explain Penthrox use to this patient?
Example 2: What alternative analgesics might be needed?
Section - Review of Key Points and Summary
Key Takeaways
References and Further Reading

Word Documents
Handout
True/False Assessment Questions
True/False Assessment Questions Answers
Assessment Knowledge Check
Assessment Knowledge Check Answers
Trainer Led Interactive Questions for the session.

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