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Table 1 ASA physical status classification system

From: A comparison of three induction regimens using succinylcholine, vecuronium, or no muscle relaxant: impact on the intraoperative monitoring of the lateral spread response in hemifacial spasm surgery: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Classification

Physical status

1

A normal healthy patient.

2

A patient with mild systemic disease.

3

A patient with severe systemic disease.

4

A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.

5

A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation.

6

A patient declared brain-dead whose organs  are being removed for donor purposes.