This document discusses various intravenous anesthetics including thiopental, propofol, ketamine, benzodiazepines, and neurolept anesthesia. Thiopental and propofol are used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia due to their CNS depressant effects. Ketamine provides analgesia and maintains airway reflexes while increasing blood pressure. Benzodiazepines are used for sedation, muscle relaxation, and anterograde amnesia. Neurolept anesthesia combines nitrous oxide, fentanyl, and droperidol to induce deep sedation and analgesia. Preanesthetic medications are given before anesthesia to reduce anxiety, provide analgesia and prevent nausea and vomiting.