Use of a modifier reduces inconsistency in the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification in parturients

Anesth Analg. 2006 Apr;102(4):1231-3. doi: 10.1213/01.ane.0000198564.59290.ee.

Abstract

In this study, we sought to determine whether there is a significant discrepancy among a group of practitioners when rating pregnant patients using the ASA Physical Status Classification and whether this discrepancy could be resolved with the addition of a modifier for pregnancy. Our results indicate that significant discrepancy occurs and that it is reduced with the use of the modifier, especially when referring to the healthy parturient.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesiology / classification*
  • Anesthesiology / standards
  • Female
  • Health Status Indicators
  • Health Status*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Parturition / physiology
  • Pregnancy / physiology*
  • Societies, Medical / classification*
  • Societies, Medical / standards
  • Surveys and Questionnaires*
  • United States