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ASA Physical Status Classification SystemASA Physical Status 1- A normal healthy patient

ASA Physical Status 2- A patient with mild systemic disease

ASA Physical Status 3 - A patient with severe systemic disease

ASA Physical Status 4- A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life

ASA Physical Status 5- A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation

ASA Physical Status 6 - A declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes

These definitions appear in each annual edition of theASA Re lative Value Guide . There is no additional

information that will help you further define these categories.

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