Description

Determination of the patient's documented American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Classification System class.

On-Screen Instructions

Only events involving an invasive procedure for which ASA Class was not determined should mark “n/a.”

Field Type

Responses

• Class 1

• Class 2

• Class 3

• Class 4

• Class 5

• Unknown

• n/a

Guide for Use

Enter the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Classification System class assignment as documented in the medical record prior to the procedure. The class assignment is frequently found in a designated space on the anesthesia record.

If no class was assigned, select choice “Unknown.” Do not attempt to apply the ASA's class descriptions retrospectively.

Only events involving an invasive procedure for which ASA Class was not determined should mark “n/a.”

For hospitals, this question only appears if the event type is Anesthesia, Unintended retained foreign object, or Surgical or other invasive procedure.

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