NRS 631.079
“Moderate sedation” defined.

“Moderate sedation” means a drug-induced depressed level of consciousness, produced by a pharmacologic or nonpharmacologic method or a combination thereof, during which:

1.

The patient retains the ability to respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation;

2.

Spontaneous ventilation is adequate and no interventions are required to maintain a patent airway; and

3.

Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.

Source: Section 631.079 — “Moderate sedation” defined., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-631.­html#NRS631Sec079 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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