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Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
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Title 844. MEDICAL LICENSING BOARD OF INDIANA |
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Article 844IAC5. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND COMPETENT PRACTICE OF MEDICINE |
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Rule 844IAC5-5. Standards for Procedures Performed in Office-Based Settings That Require Moderate Sedation/Analgesia, Deep Sedation/Analgesia, General Anesthesia, or Regional Anesthesia |
Section 844IAC5-5-12. "Moderate sedation/analgesia" defined
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(a) As used in this rule, "moderate sedation/analgesia" (also sometimes called "conscious sedation") means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation.
(b) The following are conditions that a patient under moderate sedation/analgesia may experience:
(1) No interventions are required to maintain a patent airway, and spontaneous ventilation is adequate.
(2) Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 5-5-12; filed Apr 24, 2008, 1:41 p.m.: 20080521-IR-844070842FRA; readopted filed Dec 2, 2014, 10:09 a.m.: 20141231-IR-844140391RFA)