Conscious sedation is ?

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