ASA statuses

Question 1

ASA II

Answer 1

Mild systemic dz

-skin tumor, compensated heart dz, localized infection

Question 2

ASA I

Answer 2

Normal healthy patient-
No discernible dz

-neuter, ear trim

Question 3

ASA III

Answer 3

Severe sytemic dz

-fever, dehydration, anemia, cachexia, mod. Hypovolemia

Question 4

ASA IV

Answer 4

Severe systemic dz, constant threat to life

-uremia, toxemia, severe dehydration and hypovolemia, anemia, cardiac decompensation, emaciation, high fever

Question 5

ASA V

Answer 5

Moribund patients not expected to survive 1 day with or without operation

-extreme shock and dehydration, terminal malignancy or infection or severe trauma

Question 6

List several conditions that may severely restrict effective oxygenation and ventilation.

Answer 6

1. Airway obstructions (mass)
2. Pneumothorax
3. Hemothorax
4. Diaphragmatic hernia
5. Gastric dissension