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Moderate "Conscious" SedationA minimally depressed level of consciousness induced by the administration of pharmacologic agents in which the patient retains continuous and independent ability to maintain protective reflexes and a patent airway and to be aroused by physical or verbal stimulation. Levels of Sedation Analgesia1. Minimal Sedation 2. Moderate Sedation/Analgesia 3. Deep Sedation/Analgesia 4. General Anesthesia Minimal Sedation1. Patient is able to respond normally to verbal stimulation. 2. Airway and Spontaneous Ventilation is not affected and thus "normal" 3. Cardiovascular function is not affected Moderate Sedation/Analgesia1. Patient responds to verbal or tactile stimulation 2. No intervention to maintain patent airway 3. Spontaneous ventilation is adequate 4. Cardiovascular function is usually maintaine