ASA Physical Status

A 35-year-old male presents for elective inguinal hernia repair. He is a non-smoker, non-alcoholic, with no known medical conditions. His BMI is 24 kg/m², blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg, and heart rate is 70 bpm. What is his ASA physical status classification?

A 65-year-old male with a history of stable angina pectoris (managed with medication, no recent hospitalizations), type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild peripheral neuropathy, and a BMI of 38 kg/m² is scheduled for elective knee arthroplasty. What is his ASA physical status classification?

Which of the following clinical scenarios best describes an ASA physical status IV patient?

The primary purpose of the ASA physical status classification system is to:

A 45-year-old male, a smoker (10 pack-years), with well-controlled essential hypertension (on a single medication, BP 135/85 mmHg), is scheduled for elective appendectomy. He has no other medical history. What is his ASA physical status classification?