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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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Conscious sedation is:
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The correct answer is  Sedation with ability to respond to command. Dexmedetomidine is nowerdays is considered best drug for concious sedation. Dexmedetomidine * Highly selective alpha - 2 adrenoreceptor agonist * Used mainly as IV adjunct during induction and /or maintenance of general anesthetics * Minimal respiratory and cardiovascular depression * Good sedation , good analgesic, sympatholytic effects * Selectivity for alpha1: alpha 2 receptors is 1: 1640 Uses of IV anesthetic agents:- 1. Induction of anesthetics 2. Maintenance of anesthetics 3. Sedation