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Welcome to Week 6

This week we discuss how to achieve a smooth recovery TIVA and deliver procedural sedation

Week 6

Smooth Recovery and Sedation

To ensure a “smooth” recovery many component parts need to be considered. This week we talk through the various factors affecting recovery. Some useful tips about when to discontinue certain medication as well as learning about the decrement time and how this can aid in a swift awakening from general anaesthesia.

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Introduction to Using Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA)

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