{"data":{"id":"us-nv/nrs-449.438","jurisdiction":"us-nv","citation":"NRS 449.438","heading":"“General anesthesia” defined.","body":"“General anesthesia” means a controlled state of unconsciousness, produced by a pharmacologic or nonpharmacologic method, or a combination thereof, and accompanied by partial or complete loss of protective reflexes and the inability independently to maintain an airway and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal commands.","path":["TITLE 40 — PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY","CHAPTER 449 - MEDICAL FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED ENTITIES","PERMIT FOR SERVICES OF GENERAL ANESTHESIA, CONSCIOUS SEDATION AND DEEP SEDATION; NATIONAL ACCREDITATION; INSPECTIONS OF SURGICAL CENTERS FOR AMBULATORY PATIENTS AND CERTAIN PHYSICIANS’ OFFICES AND FACILITIES"],"source_url":"https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-449.html#NRS449Sec438","current_through":"2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T05:51:40Z","sha256":"b12ba384844d4592b30778ec9967fc4a744175d040b91cccff2065ecf7602995","source_id":"us-nv","stale":true,"prev":"us-nv/nrs-449.437","next":"us-nv/nrs-449.439"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}