Patient Selection M5 Flashcards
What is the questionnaire that may be filled out by the patient to determine their anxiety levels?
Corah Anxiety Scale
What does ASA stand for?
the American Society of Anaesthesiologists
What is the ASA Physical Status Classification System?
It allows the clinician to determine the risk involved while treating a patient
A patient who is normal and healthy is which ASA classification?
ASA I (1)
A patient with a mild systemic disease is which ASA classification?
ASA II (2)
What is classed as a mild systemic disease?
extreme anxiety/fear
60 y/o +
pregnant patient
patients needing to rest after minimal exercise
Patients with a systemic disease that limits activity is which ASA classification?
ASA III (3)
Patients who have an incapacitating disease that is life threatening is which ASA classification?
ASA IV (4)
Should sedation treatment be carried out on an ASA IV patient?
No, referred to suitable hospital
If a patient is unable to walk up the stairs or far long the street, what ASA level would they be?
ASA IV (4)
If a patient has shortness of breath or fatigue whilst seated will be which ASA level?
ASA IV (4)
A patient with a terminal condition and not expected to survive would be which ASA level?
V (5)
Is a patient with an ASA classification of V be suitable for treatment?
No
A patient who has been declared brain dead would be which ASA classification?
ASA VI (6)
Which two ASA classifications are the only ones who should be treated in a general dental setting?
ASA I & II
