ASA Grading systems Flashcards
1
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What is the ASA grade system?
A
- 5 grades which categorise patients in relation to the level of risk under anaesthesia
2
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What is Class I minimal ASA Grade?
A
- Normal healthy animal with no underlying disease
3
Q
Give examples of class I minimal ASA grade
A
- Spay
- Castrate
- Hip scores
4
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What is the class II slight risk ASA grade?
A
- Animals with slight to mild systemic disturbances and are able to compensate
- Show no clinical signs
5
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Give examples of class II slight risk ASA grade
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- Neonates
- Geriatrics
- Fractures without shock
- Well controlled endocrine disease
6
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What is the Class III moderate risk ASA grade?
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- Animals with moderate systemic disturbances
- Mild clinical signs shown
7
Q
Give examples of Class III moderate risk ASA grade
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- Anaemia
- Low grade heart murmur
- Low grade renal disease
8
Q
What is Class IV High risk ASA grade?
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- Animals with pre-existing systemic disease or severe disturbances
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10
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What is Class V Grave risk ASA Grade?
A
- Life-threatening disease or disturbances
- All moribund animals not expected to last >24 hours
11
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Give examples of Class V Grave risk ASA Grade
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- Severe GDV
- Severe shock
- Advanced cardiac disease
