California Statutes
§ 1646. — 1646. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 483, Sec. 12.)
California·Code BPC Business and Professions Code - BPC·Div. 2. DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS·Ch. 4. CHAPTER 4. Dentistry·Art. 2.75. ARTICLE 2.75. Use of Deep Sedation and General Anesthesia
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 ma
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 483, Sec. 12. (SB 1453) Effective January 1, 2025.