"Light sedation" refers to a state of mild relaxation or drowsiness achieved through medication. It helps to decrease anxiety or discomfort during a medical procedure, allowing you to feel more at ease. Full definition
Non-anesthetic dental cleaning for pets, otherwise known as NADS, is an approach to teeth cleaning that avoids anesthesia and may use light sedation instead. (vcvets.com)
Maternal epidural anesthesia is used with light sedation to keep mother comfortable. (mottchildren.org)