What is ASA physical status 2 emergent?: An Essential Guide to Anesthetic Risk
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The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification was introduced in 1941 to provide a standardized method for assessing a patient's medical comorbidities. The designation **what is ASA physical status 2 emergent?** refers to a patient with a mild systemic disease who requires an urgent surgical procedure.
