ASA Risk Categories Flashcards
1
Q
Class I
A
Minimal risk
Normal health animal
No underlying disease
Young dog, elective neutering
2
Q
Class II
A
Slight risk Mild systemic disease; able to compensate No clinical signs Mild diabetes / low grade heart murmur Neonate / geriatric / obese
3
Q
Class III
A
Moderate risk Moderate systemic disease Mild clinical signs Anaemia / mod. Dehydration Low grade renal/cardiac disease
4
Q
Class IV
A
High risk
Severe systemic disease; constant threat to life
Severe dehydration / shock
Uncompensated cardiac disease
5
Q
Class V
A
Grave risk Not expected to live >24hrs w/out procedure; moribund Advanced systemic disease - cardiac/renal/pulmanory Major trauma / GDV
