‘A Review of the Latest Guidelines Relating to TIVA’ by Dr. Nick Sutcliffe

7th July 2025

Anaesthetists today are working in an increasingly complex clinical environment—facing mounting pressure to deliver safe, standardised care while adapting to new guidelines, sustainability targets, and enhanced recovery protocols. In this expert-authored whitepaper, Dr. Nick Sutcliffe—renowned TIVA specialist and board member of EuroSIVA—explores how many of these challenges can be addressed by adopting Total Intravenous Anaesthesia […]

Anaesthetists today are working in an increasingly complex clinical environment—facing mounting pressure to deliver safe, standardised care while adapting to new guidelines, sustainability targets, and enhanced recovery protocols. In this expert-authored whitepaper, Dr. Nick Sutcliffe—renowned TIVA specialist and board member of EuroSIVA—explores how many of these challenges can be addressed by adopting Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA). Drawing on the latest national and international guidance, Dr. Sutcliffe offers practical insights to support anaesthetists in delivering high-quality, future-ready anaesthesia.

About the author: Dr. Nick Sutcliffe

Dr. Nick Sutcliffe is a UK-trained senior clinician with over 30 years of experience in Medicine and Anaesthesia. Specialising in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) and Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA), he is internationally recognised for his expertise in TIVA and frequently delivers lectures and workshops worldwide. Dr. Sutcliffe serves as a board member of the European Society of Intravenous Anaesthesia (EuroSIVA). Originally trained in Renal Medicine, he transitioned to Anaesthesia to focus on Intensive Care Medicine. His most recent role was Deputy Chairman of Anaesthesia in Doha, Qatar, where he combined clinical responsibilities with leadership in e-health and clinical governance within the state healthcare system.