At a Regional Malignant Hyperthermia (MH)testing Center,a 14-Year-Old Male Is

At a regional malignant hyperthermia (MH) testing center,a 14-year-old male is undergoing a muscle biopsy for suspected genetic predisposition to malignant hyperthermia.The anesthesia provider will provide light intravenous (IV) sedation while the surgeon infiltrates the biopsy site with a local anesthetic.This will facilitate the patient's tolerance of the procedure and minimize his risk for an MH episode.What is the current correct name for this anesthesia modality?

A) Local with anesthesia standby
B) Monitored anesthesia care (MAC)
C) Basal narcosis
D) Moderate sedation

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