Section 1646 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Definitions As used in this article, the following definitions apply:
(a) "Deep sedation" means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused but respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation. The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function may be impaired. Patients may require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and spontaneous ventilation may be inadequate. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.(b) "General anesthesia" means a drug-induced loss of consciousness during which patients are not arousable, even by painful stimulation. The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function is often impaired. Patients often require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and positive pressure ventilation may be required because of depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug-induced depression of neuromuscular function. Cardiovascular function may be impaired.(c) "Good standing" means the license or permit is active and unrestricted by disciplinary action taken pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, is not the subject of an unresolved complaint or review procedure, and is not the subject of any unresolved disciplinary proceeding.Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 1646
Amended by Stats 2024 ch 483 (SB 1453),s 12, eff. 1/1/2025.Added by Stats 2018 ch 929 (SB 501),s 4, eff. 1/1/2019.Operative January 1, 2022, pursuant to Section 1646.13This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.