California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §1647.30: As used in this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Minimal sedation” means a drug-induced state during which patients respond normally to verbal commands, and conforms to all of the follow

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As used in this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Minimal sedation” means a drug-induced state during which patients respond normally to verbal commands, and conforms to all of the following: (1) Although cognitive function and coordination may be impaired, airway reflexes, ventilatory, and cardiovascular functions are unaffected. (2) The drugs and techniques used in minimal sedation shall have a margin of safety wide enough to render unintended loss of consciousness unlikely. (3) Patients who require tactile stimulation to elicit a response to verbal commands shall not be considered to be in a state of minimal sedation. (4) For the very young or developmentally delayed individual, incapable of the usually expected verbal response, a minimally depressed level of consciousness should be maintained. (b) “Good standing” means the license or permit is active and unrestricted by disciplinary action taken pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, is not the subject of an unresolved complaint or review procedure, and is not the subject of any unresolved disciplinary proceeding.

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