RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Is Methoxyflurane a Suitable Battlefield Analgesic?
JF Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
JO J R Army Med Corps
FD British Medical Journal Publishing Group
SP 111
OP 113
DO 10.1136/jramc-153-02-08
VO 153
IS 2
A1 Jacqueline McLennan
YR 2007
UL http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/content/153/2/111.abstract
AB Anecdotal reports of mechanical failure of morphine autojets have triggered a review of possible alternatives. Methoxyflurane is one such alternative already widely used by the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces. The potential benefits and likely significant drawbacks of methoxyflurane are reviewed with the aim of stimulating discussion.