Ten Reasons to Switch to
Total Intravenous Anaesthesia

This whitepaper explores ten key reasons why leading anaesthetist Dr Nick Sutcliffe transitioned to Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA), examining its benefits across the patient journey—from smooth induction with Target-Controlled Infusion (TCI) and precise titration of anaesthetic depth, to reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), improved recovery outcomes, and enhanced suitability for specific clinical indications. It also considers the environmental advantages of TIVA at both global and local levels, its role as the only viable option in certain settings, its potential impact on postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and delirium, its contribution to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways, and its growing importance in major and cancer surgery.

Written by Dr Nick Sutcliffe.