Intravenous Induction: The Gateway to General Anesthesia
IV induction rapidly induces unconsciousness (15–60 sec) via intravenous drugs, enabling airway management. Preferred for speed, predictability, and patient comfort, it avoids inhalational agents’ irritancy. Key advantages include precise titration, hemodynamic control, and suitability for rapid sequence intubation (RSI). It remains the standard for adult anesthesia induction.
