ASA classifciation

Question 1

ASA 1

Answer 1

normal healthy patient

Question 2

ASA 2

Answer 2

mild systemic

• current smoker / social drinker
• diabetes type 2 well controlled
• mild lung disease

Question 3

ASA 3

Answer 3

a patient with severe systemic disease
- poorly controlled diabetes
- Morbidly obese
>40 BMI
- alcohol dependance /MI > 3 months

Question 4

ASA 4

Answer 4

a patient with severe systemic disease which is a constant threat to life
- cerebrovascular accident or MI < 3months

Question 5

ASA 5

Answer 5

a patient who is not expected to survive without the operation

ruputred AAA etc