Moderate sedation defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.079
in effectModerate sedation means a drug-induced depressed level of consciousness, produced by a pharmacologic or nonpharmacologic method or a combination thereof, during which:
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.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-631.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026