Inhaled methoxyflurane (Penthrox) use in the outpatient and ambulatory setting: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We assessed whether Penthrox (methoxyflurane) can provide better pain relief for elective, outpatient interventional procedures compared with other methods of pain control.

Design

Systematic review.

Data sources

Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trial, MEDLINE, Emcare, Embase, ClinicalTrials.gov and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature were searched from inception to 6 November 2023.

Eligibility criteria

All published studies including randomised controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies and case-control studies investigating Penthrox for pain relief, during and/or after an interventional procedure, were included.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two independent reviewers identified eligible studies and retrieved data.

SUBMITTER: Sairally BZF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11836836 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature