Drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused but respond purposely following repeated painful stimulation. The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function may be impaired. (From: American Society of Anesthesiologists Practice Guidelines)

Annotation

coordinate IM with specific procedure (IM) or specific sedative, analgesic or anesthetic (IM with no qualifiers)

DUI

D054810 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0507789

Previous indexing

Conscious Sedation (1991-2007)

History note

2008

Public note

2008