Methoxyflurane (Penthrox) Administration


The following learning package is designed to educate and inform staff on the safe use of Methoxyflurane as an inhaled analgesic for inpatients at Counties Manukau District Health Board, CMHealth.

Completion of this online package with certificate printed equates to one (1) hour Professional Development.

The package includes:

  • Patient selection (not every patient is suitable for this medication)
  • Monitoring and documentation.
  • How to use methoxyflurane
    • Safety issues
    • Medication How to get credentialed.
    • prescribing.