Conscious sedation is ?
CNS depression with uncociousness
Sedation with inability to respond to command
Sedation with ability to respond to command
Any of the above
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Sedation with ability to respond to command Conscious sedation is a technique in which drugs are used to produce a state of CNS depression (but not unconsciousness), enabling surgical procedure to be carried out while maintaining communication with the patient who is able to respond purposefully to commands and maintain a patent airway throughout. The protective airway reflexes are not lost, therefore conscious sedation is safer. However, by itself, it is not able to suppress pain of dental procedures; local anaesthetic must be injected in addition. Drugs used for conscious sedation are - N,O Diazepam or midazolam Propofol IM promethazine IV fentanyl