Section 1647.1 - "Moderate sedation" defined(a) As used in this article, "moderate sedation" means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which a patient responds purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation, no interventions are required to maintain a patient's airway, spontaneous ventilation is adequate, and cardiovascular function is usually maintained.(b) The drugs and techniques used in moderate sedation shall have a margin of safety wide enough to render unintended loss of consciousness unlikely. Further, patients whose only response is reflex withdrawal from painful stimuli shall not be considered to be in a state of moderate sedation.Ca. Bus. and Prof'l. Code § 1647.1
Added by Stats 2018 ch 929 (SB 501),s 6, eff. 1/1/2019.