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Improvement in Accuracy and Concordance of American Society of Anesthesiologist's Physical Status (ASA-PS) Scoring Assignment over a 11 Year Time Period Using Patient BMI as a Comorbidity Finding.

Matthew W DyerBenjamin T KorNathan T KorAndrew C HansonJennifer J KorTodd M KorThomas M StewartHans P Sviggum
Published in: Anesthesiology research and practice (2024)
Despite updated ASA-PS published guidelines, providers may still be unaware of the updated guidelines and inclusion of examples used within the ASA-PS classification system. Accuracy of scoring did improve annually following the release of the updated guidelines with examples as well as department-wide educational activities on the topic. Additional education and awareness should be offered to those responsible for preanesthesia evaluation and assignment of ASA-PS in patients to improve accuracy as it pertains to BMI.
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