What is the EMS Inhaler for Pain? All About Penthrox (Methoxyflurane)
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For over 40 years, the Penthrox inhaler has been a staple for emergency pain relief in countries like Australia and New Zealand, providing a rapid, non-opioid alternative for trauma patients. This portable, self-administered device, famously known as the "green whistle," uses the active medication methoxyflurane to provide fast-acting analgesia in pre-hospital and emergency department settings.