Section 844IAC5-5-16. "Rescue" defined  


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  •    As used in this rule, "rescue" means an intervention by a practitioner proficient in airway management and advanced life support. In rescuing a patient, the practitioner must:

    (1) correct adverse physiologic consequences of the deeper-than-intended level of sedation, such as:

    (A) hypoventilation;

    (B) hypoxia; and

    (C) hypotension; and

    (2) return the patient to the originally intended level of sedation.

    (Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 5-5-16; filed Apr 24, 2008, 1:41 p.m.: 20080521-IR-844070842FRA; readopted filed Dec 2, 2014, 10:09 a.m.: 20141231-IR-844140391RFA)