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'''Propofol''' is one of the most commonly used injectable anaesthetic agents in small animal practice. It is a ''very short acting'' alkylphenol. It is generally used as a induction agent but can be used for maintenance of anaesthesia via a total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) protocol.  
 
'''Propofol''' is one of the most commonly used injectable anaesthetic agents in small animal practice. It is a ''very short acting'' alkylphenol. It is generally used as a induction agent but can be used for maintenance of anaesthesia via a total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) protocol.