Table 1 Sedation levels (DDD)
From: Considerations for pediatric burn sedation and analgesia
| Â | Minimal sedation | Moderate sedation | Deep sedation | General anesthesia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Responsiveness | Normal response to verbal stimulation | Purposeful response to verbal or tactile stimulation | Purposeful response following repeated or painful stimulation | Unarousable even with painful stimulus |
Airway | Unaffected | No intervention required | Intervention may be required | Intervention often required |
Spontaneous Ventilation | Unaffected | Adequate | May be inadequate | Frequently inadequate |
Cardiovascular function | Unaffected | Usually maintained | Usually maintained | May be impaired |