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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 25-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician with complaints of chronic congestion. She notes that she has always had trouble breathing through her nose, and her new husband has told her that she breathes loudly when she sleeps. She denies frequent infections or allergies. She has no chronic medical problems and takes no medications. Family history is also insignificant. The blood pressure is 124/78 mm Hg, heart rate is 74/min, and respiratory rate is 14/min. On physical examination, her lungs are clear to auscultation bilaterally. Intranasal inspection reveals a deviated septum. She is referred to an otolaryngologist for surgical evaluation. When discussing the surgical options for this condition, she asks if she will be given propofol for anesthesia. Which of the following forms of anesthesia may utilize intravenous propofol?
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Deep sedation