(a) In any hearing where a question exists as to the level of central nervous system depression a licensee has induced, as outlined in this article, the board may base its findings on, among other things, the types, dosages and routes of administration of drugs administered to the patient and what result can reasonably be expected from those drugs in those dosages and routes administered in a patient of that physical and psychological status.
(b) No permit holder may have more than one person under conscious sedation/moderate sedation and/or general anesthesia/deep conscious sedation at the same time, exclusive of recovery.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
Article 4A. Administration of Anesthesia by Dentists
§30-4A-1. Requirement for Anesthesia Permit; Qualifications and Requirements for Qualified Monitors
§30-4A-2. Presumption of Degree of Central Nervous System Depression
§30-4A-3. Classes of Anesthesia Permits
§30-4A-5. Qualifications, Standards, and Continuing Education Requirements for a Class 2 Permit
§30-4A-8. Board to Review, Inspect and Reinspect Dentists for Issuance of Permits
§30-4A-10. Reporting of Death, Serious Complications or Injury
§30-4A-11. Immunity From Liability
§30-4A-12. Facility Inspections
§30-4A-13. Issuance of Regular Annual Permits
§30-4A-14. Waiting Period for Reapplication or Reinspection of Facilities
§30-4A-15. Application and Annual Renewal of Regular Permits; Fees
§30-4A-16. Violations of Article; Penalties for Practicing Anesthesia Without a Permit
§30-4A-17. Appointment of Subcommittee; Credentials Review; and On-Site Inspections