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coordinate IM with specific procedure (IM) or specific sedative, analgesic or anesthetic (IM with no qualifiers)
Scope Note
A drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation. No interventions are required to maintain a patent airway.
Entry Term(s)
Conscious Sedation
Moderate Sedation
Sedation, Conscious
Sedation, Moderate
Previous Indexing
Anesthesia, Dental (1973-1990)
Preanesthetic Medication (1980-1990)
Public MeSH Note
2026; see CONSCIOUS SEDATION 1991-2025; DENTAL SEDATION was see CONSCIOUS SEDATION 1991-1992
History Note
2026 (1991); use CONSCIOUS SEDATION 1991-2025; DENTAL SEDATION was see CONSCIOUS SEDATION 1991-1992
A drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation. No interventions are required to maintain a patent airway.