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. 2007 Jun;153(2):111-3.
doi: 10.1136/jramc-153-02-08.

Is methoxyflurane a suitable battlefield analgesic?

J V McLennan  1
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Is methoxyflurane a suitable battlefield analgesic?

J V McLennan. J R Army Med Corps. 2007 Jun.

Abstract

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.

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  • Methoxyflurane.
    Tong JL, Gait AJ. Tong JL, et al. J R Army Med Corps. 2008 Mar;154(1):76. J R Army Med Corps. 2008. PMID: 19090396 No abstract available.