Question
A 56-year-old female has been diagnosed with gallstones and is undergoing a preanaesthesia checkup. She has been a diabetic since last 15 years, but sugar levels are within the limits. Which category of physical status does she fit into?
The correct answer is
ASA 2
ASA Physical Status Classification Explained
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system grades a patient's physiological health status before anaesthesia. The categories relevant to this case are:
- ASA 1: Normal healthy patient.
- ASA 2: Patient with mild systemic disease.
- ASA 3: Patient with severe systemic disease.
Patient Assessment for ASA Status
The patient is a 56-year-old female presenting for a preanaesthesia checkup due to gallstones. Key factors considered are:
- Systemic Disease: She has a 15-year history of diabetes mellitus.
- Severity: The diabetes is described as having sugar levels "within the limits," indicating it is well-controlled.
Determining the ASA Category
Based on the ASA guidelines:
- A controlled, long-standing condition like diabetes with normal sugar levels constitutes mild systemic disease.
- This fits the definition of ASA 2.
Therefore, the patient fits into the ASA 2 category.
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