This concise, practical overview of total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) provides coverage of current technology in delivery and monitoring, such as target controlled infusions and EEG bispectral monitoring systems. The book represents a straightforward, accessible introduction to the basic concepts, providing definitions, historical perspectives and basic principles, plus an overview of the drugs, their interactions, and equipment used. It covers the applications of intravenous anaesthesia in a variety of situations.