During Canada’s match against Qatar, midfielder Ismaël Kone suffered a severe left-leg injury that appeared serious enough to require immediate medical attention. He was taken off on a stretcher while surrounded by FIFA medical staff, drawing attention from viewers and fans.
Many noticed a small green object in Kone’s mouth during the on-field treatment. The article explains that it was Penthrox, also known by its full name Methoxyflurane, a fast-acting painkiller used by emergency and trauma teams.
Penthrox is inhaled through a small portable green device, nicknamed the “Green Whistle.” It works quickly to reduce intense pain while a patient is receiving first aid and being transported to a hospital.
The drug is widely used in emergency situations when doctors need to ease suffering before tests, transfer, or medical procedures. Its main advantages are that it is easy to carry, does not require complicated equipment, and takes effect rapidly.
