Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.079

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 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.

NRS 631.079

Added to NRS by 2001, 2691; A 2015, 3874

(Added to NRS by 2001, 2691; A 2015, 3874) - (Substituted in revision for NRS 631.025)