Abstract

Total intravenous anesthesia is a technique of general anesthesia which combines agents to be given exclusively via intravenous route. It has become more practical and popular, as pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of popular intravenous drugs like propofol, and newer shorter acting opioids is well known, and newer concepts in pharmacokinetic models coupled with advanced technology in infusion pumps are available which allow the use of algorithms such as target controlled infusion (TCI). In this small editorial, TIVA, its potential benefits, pharmacokinetics, models, uses, advantages and disadvantages are been described briefly.