ASA classification
| ASA Description | % Mortality < 48 hrs | % Mortality < 7 days |
|---|---|---|
| I: Normally healthy patient | 0.08% | 0.06% |
| II: Mild systemic disease; no functional limitation | 0.27% | 0.4% |
| III: Severe systemic disease (SSD); definite functional limitation | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| IV: SSD that is a constant threat to life | 7.8% | 23.4% |
| V: Moribund, expected to die in 24 hrs with or without surgery | 9.4% | 50.7% |
| VI: organ donor | ||
| NB! "e" appended for emergency operation → triple mortality that for elective | ||