ASA grading : a step forward
Kannan, Thogulava
Kannan, Thogulava
Abstract
ASA grading is universally used as a predictor of postoperative outcome. It has been incorporated as part of the WHO checklist to make everyone involved in patient care aware of the patient's physical status, and infer a possible postoperative outcome. Everyone in theatre involved in the care of the patient is aware of the patient's physical status, except the patient! This article is an innovative way of representing ASA physical status to enhance patient involvement and understanding, and to facilitate shared decision making.
Keywords: ASA grading; Decision aids; Shared decision making.
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Date
2017-03-01
Type
Article
Subject
Surgery, Anaesthesia
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Citation
Kannan T. ASA grading: a step forward. J Perioper Pract. 2017 Mar;27(3):54-58. doi: 10.1177/175045891702700304.
Journal / Source Title
Journal of Perioperative Practice
DOI
10.1177/175045891702700304
PMID
29328744
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Association for Perioperative Practice
Association for Perioperative Practice