844 Ind. Admin. Code 5-5-6

Current through May 29, 2024
Section 844 IAC 5-5-6 - "Deep sedation/analgesia" defined

Authority: IC 25-22.5-2-7

Affected: IC 25-22.5

Sec. 6.

(a) As used in this rule, "deep sedation/analgesia" means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused but respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation. For purposes of this rule, reflex withdrawal from a painful stimulus is not considered a purposeful response.
(b) The following are conditions that a patient under deep sedation/analgesia may experience:
(1) The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function may be impaired.
(2) Patients may require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and spontaneous ventilation may be inadequate.
(3) Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.

844 IAC 5-5-6

Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 5-5-6; filed Apr 24, 2008, 1:41 p.m.: 20080521-IR-844070842FRA
Readopted filed 12/2/2014, 10:09 a.m.: 20141231-IR-844140391RFA
Readopted filed 11/22/2016, 12:11 p.m.: 20161221-IR-844160317RFA
Readopted filed 11/22/2022, 12:22 p.m.: 20221221-IR-844220255RFA
Readopted filed 2/27/2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA