Whistle while you work
What color is the iconic Penthrox inhaler?
Green
True or False: Methoxyflurane can cause kidney damage at high doses.
True
This island nation near Australia also widely uses Penthrox.
New Zealand
What is the active ingredient in the green whistle?
Methoxyflurane
Methoxyflurane is metabolized by which organs?
Liver and Kidneys
True or False: Penthrox is approved for use in the UK
True
The green whistle is delivered via which route of administration?
Inhalation
What is the max recommended dose of methoxyflurane in a day?
6 mL (2 vials)
True or False: Methoxyflurane is FDA approved.
False
In what country is the green whistle MOST widely used as pain relief?
Australia
True or False: A casualty with a head injury can be given the green whistle.
False
In what setting is Penthrox most commonly used globally
prehospital/emergency care
How many millilitres does one Methoxyflurane vial contain?
3 mL
What toxic ion is produced when methoxyflurane is broken down
Fluoride
This European country was one of the first to approve it after Australia
Ireland