Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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Reprinted from “Continuum of depth of sedation: definition of general anesthesia and levels of sedation/analgesia” developed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists [5].
Factor | Minimal sedation | Moderate sedation | Deep sedation | General anesthesia |
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Responsiveness | Normal response to verbal stimulation | Purposeful response to verbal or tactile stimulation | Purposeful response following repeated or painful stimulation | Unarousable even with painful stimulation |
Airway | Unaffected | No intervention required | Intervention may be required | Intervention often required |
Spontaneous ventilation | Unaffected | Adequate | May be inadequate | Frequently inadequate |
Cardiovascular function | Unaffected | Usually maintained | Usually maintained | May be impaired |
Reprinted from “Continuum of depth of sedation: definition of general anesthesia and levels of sedation/analgesia” developed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists [