"Moderate sedation" means using medication to make a person feel relaxed and sleepy during a medical procedure, but not completely unconscious. Full definition
The three dental specialties reported using moderate sedation in conjunction with local anesthesia in order to control anxiety and pain. (sciencedaily.com)
Worked as staff nurse starting IV's; administering moderate sedation medication, assessing medical ports, administering IV medications, antibiotics, IM medications and PO medications according to hospital procedures and policies. (jobhero.com)
The Department of Endodontics at Case Western Reserve introduced training for moderate sedation into its curriculum last year. (sciencedaily.com)