Section 844IAC5-5-4. "American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification System" defined  


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  •    As used in this rule, "American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification System" refers to the following classifications:

    (1) P1 - A normal healthy patient.

    (2) P2 - A patient with mild systemic disease.

    (3) P3 - A patient with severe systemic disease.

    (4) P4 - A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.

    (5) P5 - A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation.

    (6) P6 - A declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes.

    (Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 5-5-4; filed Apr 24, 2008, 1:41 p.m.: 20080521-IR-844070842FRA; readopted filed Dec 2, 2014, 10:09 a.m.: 20141231-IR-844140391RFA)