Moderate sedation/analgesia (formerly called conscious sedation) is as follows: 1  Depression of consciousness is drug-induced. 2  Patient responds purposefully to verbal commands. 3  Airway is patent, and spontaneous ventilation is adequate.  Cardiovascular function is usually unaffected.
utilitarianism. n. 1. (Philosophy) the doctrine that the morally correct course of action consists in the greatest good for the greatest number, that is, in maximizing the total benefit resulting, without regard to the distribution of benefits and burdens. 2. (Philosophy) the theory that the criterion of virtue is utility.
terrorist act-the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear.act of terrorism, terrorism.rightening, terrorisation, terrorization-the act of inspiring with fear. terrorist attack-a surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims.