HAR §16-79-75. Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions are applicable: "Analgesia" means the diminution or elimination of pain in a conscious patient. "Certified nurse anesthetist" means a licensed nurse with special training in all phases of anesthesia. "Deep sedation" means a drug-induced, depression of consciousness accompanied by a partial loss of protective reflexes during which patients cannot be easily aroused, but respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command. Patients under deep sedation may require assistance in maintaining a patent airway and spontaneous ventilation may be inadequate. "Infiltration anesthesia" means local anesthetic solution deposited near the terminal nerve endings in the area of prospective dental treatment. "Moderate (conscious) sedation" means a drug-induced, depression of consciousness that allows a patient to maintain protective reflexes, retain the ability to independently and continuously maintain a patent airway, and respond purposefully to light tactile stimulation or verbal command. "Nitrous oxide analgesia" means an inhalation analgesic that allows a patient to maintain protective reflexes, retain the ability to independently and continuously maintain a patent airway, and respond appropriately to light tactile stimulation or verbal command. "Pediatric patients" means, for purposes of the BLS requirements, patients twelve years or younger. [Eff 10/7/76; am and ren §16-79-75, 2/13/81; comp 2/9/89; comp 8/20/90; am and comp 2/9/01; comp 2/9/02; am and comp 1/27/14; am and comp 8/22/16] (Auth: HRS §448-6) (Imp: HRS §§448-1, 448-6) 79-18