“Conscious sedation” means a minimally depressed level of consciousness, produced by a pharmacologic or nonpharmacologic method, or a combination thereof, in which the patient retains the ability independently and continuously to maintain an airway and to respond appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal commands.
NRS 449.436
“Conscious sedation” defined
Known as the Nevada Health Facilities Assistance Act
The act spans §§ 449.001 to 449.531 (272 sections).
(Added to NRS by 2009, 528)
Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.