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What is the ASA Physical Status Classification System?
What is the ASA Physical Status Classification System?
A system for classifying the physical status of patients prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery.
Which ASA classifications had 'E' added to them?
Which ASA classifications had 'E' added to them?
ASA 1 represents a ___________ patient.
ASA 1 represents a ___________ patient.
normal healthy
ASA 4 represents a patient with a severe systemic disease that is a constant ___________ to life.
ASA 4 represents a patient with a severe systemic disease that is a constant ___________ to life.
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What is the main characteristic of ASA 1 patients?
What is the main characteristic of ASA 1 patients?
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Provide examples of conditions that could classify a patient as ASA 2.
Provide examples of conditions that could classify a patient as ASA 2.
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What can elevate an ASA 1 patient to ASA 2 classification?
What can elevate an ASA 1 patient to ASA 2 classification?
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What does ASA 3 indicate about a patient's health status?
What does ASA 3 indicate about a patient's health status?
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Patients classified as ASA 3 can walk up one flight of stairs but must stop because of ___________.
Patients classified as ASA 3 can walk up one flight of stairs but must stop because of ___________.
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Study Notes
ASA Physical Status Classification System
- Classification system that assesses the physical health of patients prior to anesthesia.
- Ranges from ASA 1 (healthy) to ASA 6 (brain-dead).
Addition of "E" to Classifications
- "E" added to ASA Classes 5 & 6 signifies "emergency."
- Reflects situations where immediate operation is necessary.
Overview of ASA Classifications
- ASA 1: Normal healthy patients with no systemic disturbance.
- ASA 2: Patients with mild systemic disease, or healthy patients with significant anxiety.
- ASA 3: Patients with severe systemic disease that limits activities but is not life-threatening.
- ASA 4: Patients with severe systemic disease posing a constant threat to life.
- ASA 5: Moribund patients who are not expected to survive without surgery.
- ASA 6: Brain-dead patients whose organs are being harvested for donation.
ASA 1 Description
- Healthy individuals with no organic pathology.
- Can perform physical activities without distress.
- Represents a "green flag" for dental treatment; generally does not require medical consultation.
ASA 2 Description and Examples
- Moderate systemic disturbance; can lead to distress during physical activity.
- Serves as a "yellow flag" indicating caution in treatment.
- Common conditions include well-controlled diabetes, hypertension, mild asthma, and social smoking or drinking.
Factors Elevating ASA 1 to ASA 2
- Conditions such as mild respiratory issues, pregnancy, or active allergies can reclassify a normally healthy patient.
- Increased anxiety toward dental procedures may also adjust classification to ASA 2.
ASA 3 Description and Examples
- Patients with severe systemic conditions that have significant activity limitations but are not incapacitating.
- "Yellow flag" indicating extreme caution with dental treatment.
- Examples include poorly controlled diabetes, significant heart disease, or respiratory issues.
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