Sedation Continuum Flashcards
Responsiveness: Normal response to verbal stimulation
Minimal sedation
Airway: Unaffected
Minimal sedation
Spontaneous ventilation: Unaffected
Minimal sedation
Cardiovascular function: Unaffected
Minimal sedation
Responsiveness: Purposeful response to verbal or tactile stimulation
Moderate sedation/Analgesia
Airway: No intervention required
Moderate sedation/Analgesia
Spontaneous ventilation: Adequate
Moderate sedation/Analgesia
Cardiovascular function: Usually maintained
Moderate sedation/Analgesia
Deep sedation/Analgesia
Responsiveness: Purposeful response following repeated or painful stimulation
Deep sedation/Analgesia
Airway: Intervention may be required
Deep sedation/Analgesia
Spontaneous ventilation: Maybe inadequate
Deep sedation/Analgesia
Cardiovascular function: Usually maintained
Deep sedation/Analgesia
Moderate sedation/Analgesia
Responsiveness: No response even with painful stimulus
General Anesthesia
Airway: Intervention often required
General Anesthesia
Spontaneous ventilation: Frequently inadequate
General Anesthesia