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What is the ASA classification for a healthy patient without systemic disease?
What is the ASA classification for a healthy patient without systemic disease?
- ASA I (correct)
- ASA IV
- ASA II
- ASA III
What describes a patient with mild systemic disease?
What describes a patient with mild systemic disease?
Patient with mild systemic disease, doesn't interfere with daily activity, controlled.
What is the ASA classification for a patient with moderate to severe disease?
What is the ASA classification for a patient with moderate to severe disease?
Patient moderate to severe disease, limits daily activity but not incapacitating. Not well controlled.
What describes a patient with incapacitating disease?
What describes a patient with incapacitating disease?
What is the ASA classification for a patient not expected to live more than 24 hours without an operation?
What is the ASA classification for a patient not expected to live more than 24 hours without an operation?
What describes a patient who is brain dead?
What describes a patient who is brain dead?
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ASA Classification Overview
- The ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) classification is a system used to assess the physical status of patients prior to anesthesia and surgery.
ASA I
- Describes a healthy patient with no systemic disease present.
- Represents the lowest risk category in the ASA classification.
ASA II
- Applies to patients with mild systemic disease that does not affect daily activities.
- Conditions may include obesity, smoking habits, substance abuse, or anxiety about dental procedures.
ASA III
- Represents patients with moderate to severe systemic disease.
- Conditions in this category limit daily activities but are not incapacitating.
- Indicates that the disease is not well controlled.
ASA IV
- Refers to patients with incapacitating systemic disease that poses a constant threat to life.
- These patients require more careful monitoring and management during medical procedures.
ASA V
- Includes patients who are not expected to survive more than 24 hours without an operative procedure.
- Represents a critical status where immediate intervention is necessary.
ASA VI
- Denotes patients who are considered brain dead, with organs designated for removal.
- This classification is used primarily in the context of organ donation.
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