Intravenous anaesthesia: manual infusion schemes versus TCI systems

Total Intravenous Anaesthesia in dogs: Development of a Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) scheme for propofol

Target Controlled Infusion (TCI)

Inhalation versus intravenous anaesthesia for day surgery

Opinion is often fiercely divided over the relative merits of intravenous or inhaled anaesthesia for day case procedures. Advocates of intravenous anaesthesia claim superior recovery and minimal side effects, yet inhalational agents remain popular and are widely used for their excellent operative conditions and low costs. This review will consider the recent evolution in both inhalation and int...

Intravenous Medication Safety and Smart Infusion Systems

Carol A. Keohane is Project Director for the Center of Excellence for Patient Safety Research and Practice at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Mass. The Center’s efforts are aimed at improving medication safety across clinical settings. Judy Hayes is the Director of Professional Practice Quality and Staff Development at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Ms Hayes is considered a leader in imple...

Evaluation of Intravenous Infusion Systems for Adenosine

Adenosine is used routinely in cardiac perfusion imaging in lieu of exercise stress to enhance coronary blood flow. Since it is a potent drug, intravenous (IV) infusion of adenosine must be carefully controlled to provide optimal pharmacologic effect and minimal adverse effects. There has been particular concern about a sudden increase in adenosine delivery at the time of radiotracer administra...