‘Moderate sedation’ means a drug-induced depressed level of consciousness, produced by a pharmacologic or nonpharmacologic method or a combination thereof, during which:

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1.  The patient retains the ability to respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation;

2.  Spontaneous ventilation is adequate and no interventions are required to maintain a patent airway; and

3.  Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.