
September 2018 - Wilderness & Environmental Medicine Live
Wilderness Medicine Podcast
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Exploring Methoxyflurane in Expedition Medicine
This chapter focuses on the use of methoxyflurane as an anesthetic agent in expedition settings, discussing its short duration of action and effectiveness for brief painful procedures. The speakers share insights on patient communication challenges, particularly with non-English speakers, while highlighting the potential benefits and considerations for using this analgesic in remote medical care.
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