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What level separates conscious sedation, deep sedation and general anaesthesia in terms clinical signs and vital parameters?

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Conscious sedation means that you are sleepy but if aroused, you will respond. Deep sedation and general anesthesia are basically the same thing. If you cannot be aroused, you are under general anesthesia.

Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston

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Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. I am a board certified anesthesiologist who can answer all questions related to any type of Anesthesia with the exception of Pain Management.

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