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Total Intravenous Anesthesia

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Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) refers to the intravenous administration of anesthetic agents to induce a temporary loss of sensation or awareness. The first study of TIVA was conducted in 1872 using chloral hydrate, and the commonly used anesthetic agent propofol was licensed in 1986; TIVA is currently used in various procedures as an alternative technique to general anesthesia intended to improve post-operative recovery.

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Classification
Status
Standard of Care 1
Origin YearSourced to the subject's own account
1872 2
FAQs

Is total intravenous anesthesia a recent technique?

No, it was first studied in 1872 and propofol was licensed in 1986.

No. The first study of total intravenous anesthesia was conducted in 1872 using chloral hydrate, and the commonly used anesthetic agent propofol was licensed in 1986. Today it is used in various procedures as an alternative to general anesthesia, intended to improve post-operative recovery.
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1. Wikipedia
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2. Total Intravenous Anesthesia (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
  • History section, first paragraph
    This was pioneered by Pierre-Cyprien Oré in 1872, who reported using chloral hydrate as an intravenous anesthetic.
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_intravenous_anaesthesia, lead section
    Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) refers to the intravenous administration of anesthetic agents to induce a temporary loss of sensation or awareness.
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