Anesthesia plays a key role in modern surgery, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) and target-controlled infusion (TCI) are two main techniques used to manage anesthesia. This article reviews the principles, advantages, and disadvantages of TCI in the context of neuroanesthesia, compared to traditional TIVA (1-2).
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