Nitrous Oxide Flashcards
1
Q
What is minimal sedation?
A
drug-induced state in which the patient responds noramlly to commands intact protective reflexes
noraml response
2
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What is moderate sedation?
A
Drug-induced depression of consciousness whhere the patient is conscious, responds to verbal command, protective reflexes, patient maintains airway, breaths automatically
3
Q
True/ False
A
A DH can practice UP to moderate sedation with nitrous oxide.
4
Q
What is deep sedation/analgesia?
A
Partial loss of protective reflexes and altered responsiveness
5
Q
what is general anesthesia
A
drug-induced loss of consciousness
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