Methoxyflurane (Penthrox) Administration for Waikato

The following learning package is designed to educate and inform staff on the safe use of Methoxyflurane as an inhaled analgesic for inpatients at Waikato .

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.