NRS 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.