Authority: IC 25-22.5-2-7

Affected: IC 25-22.5; IC 25-27.5

Sec. 6. (a) For purposes of IC 25-27.5, "deep sedation/analgesia" means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused, but respond purposefully after repeated or painful stimulation. For purposes of this rule, reflex withdrawal from a painful stimulus is not considered a purposeful response.

(b) The following are conditions that a patient under deep sedation/analgesia may experience:

1. (1) The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function may be impaired.
2. (2) Patients may require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and spontaneous ventilation may be inadequate.
3. (3) Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 2.2-1.1-6; filed Apr 6, 2010, 2:52 p.m.: 20100505-IR-844090164FRA; readopted filed Nov 22, 2016, 12:11 p.m.: 20161221-IR-844160317RFA; readopted filed Nov 22, 2022, 12:22 p.m.: 20221221-IR-844220255RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA; filed Jun 20, 2025, 3:41 p.m.: 20250716-IR-844240435FRA)