Authority: IC 25-22.5-2-7

Affected: IC 25-22.5

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this rule, "deep sedation/analgesia" means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused but respond purposefully following 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 5-5-6; filed Apr 24, 2008, 1:41 p.m.: 20080521-IR- 844070842FRA; readopted filed Dec 2, 2014, 10:09 a.m.: 20141231-IR-844140391RFA; 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)