ASA Clasification

Question 1

ASA I

Answer 1

Normal Healthy Patient

non-smoker, mimimal/no alcohol,

Question 2

ASA II

Answer 2

Mild Systemic disease (No functional limitations)

smoker, social drinker, pregnant, obese (30-40), controlled DM/HTN,

Question 3

ASA III

Answer 3

Severe Systemic disease (some functional limitiations)

uncontrol DM/HTN, COPD, BMI>40, reg dialysis, >3 min CVA MI stent, ETOH

Question 4

ASA IV

Answer 4

Severe Systemic disease with constant threat to life

<3 mon CVA MI Stent, valves, sepsis, DIC, low EF, irreg dialysis

Question 5

ASA V

Answer 5

Moribund patient who is not expected to survive without surgery.

rupt aneurysm, trauma, head bleed, Multi organ dysfun

Question 6

ASA VI

Answer 6

Brain dead patient: Organ procured for donation