A modification of the ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status classification is used in Finland.
Parameters:
(1) age of the patient
(2) clinical status
(3) specific condition
Age of the Patient
Clinical Status
Specific Condition
ASA
< 65 years
previously healthy
NA
1
>= 65 years
2
mild systemic disease
severe systemic disease
3
small unruptured intracranial aneurysm
small brain tumor with no or mild symptoms
decompensated severe systemic disease
4
clearly symptomatic intracranial aneurysm
clearly symptomatic brain tumor
moribund, not expected to survive without surgery
5
where:
• Decompensated severe systemic disease referred to as an "unbalanced" systemic disease.
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Specialty: Anesthesiology, Surgery, general