Use of a modifier reduces inconsistency in the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification in parturients.
Journal Article
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.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Barbeito, A; Muir, HA; Gan, TJ; Reynolds, JD; Spahn, T; White, WD; Panni, MK; Schultz, JR
Published Date
- April 2006
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 102 / 4
Start / End Page
- 1231 - 1233
PubMed ID
- 16551929
Pubmed Central ID
- 16551929
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1526-7598
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1213/01.ane.0000198564.59290.ee
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States