California Business and Professions Code

§ 1646

BPC § 1646 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 2 · Ch. 4 · Art. 2.75

Statute text

As used in this article, the following definitions apply:

(a)“Deep sedation” means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused but respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation. The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function may be impaired. Patients may require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and spontaneous ventilation may be inadequate. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.

(b)“General anesthesia” means a drug-induced loss of consciousness during which patients are not arousable, even by painful stimulation. The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function is often impaired. Patients often require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and positive pressure ventilation may be required because of depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug-induced depression of neuromuscular function. Cardiovascular function may be impaired.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 483, Sec. 12. (SB 1453) Effective January 1, 2025.