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. 2016 May 3;4(5):E534–E537. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-102877

Table 2. American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system (ASA grade).

Classification Definition
ASA I A normal healthy patient
ASA II A patient with mild systemic disease
ASA III A patient with severe systemic disease
ASA IV A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
ASA V A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation