Perioperative/Anesthetic Risk Scale - ASA

Assessment of Patient's Physical Status

The ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) classification is a protocol established by the anesthesiologist during the pre-anesthetic consultation. It is the nursing team's responsibility to be aware of the ASA risk level and be prepared for complex situations that require skill and quality in patient care in the operating room.

Select the score corresponding to the patient's condition:

ASA I: A healthy patient.

ASA II: A patient with a mild systemic disease.

ASA III: A patient with a severe systemic disease.

ASA IV: A patient with a severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.

ASA V: A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation.

ASA VI: A patient with declared brain death whose organs are being removed for donor purposes.

Reference:

American Society of Anesthesiologists. ASA Physical Status Classification System. Available at: https://www.asahq.org/standards-and-guidelines/asa-physical-status-classification-system