What is an example of an ASA II classification?

The ASA II classification is used to describe a patient with mild systemic disease that does not significantly limit their daily activities, which makes it a critical aspect of pre-anesthetic assessment. An example of this is a patient with controlled hypertension. Such a patient is generally healthy and their condition is manageable, meaning they can undergo dental procedures with minimal risk.

In contrast, the other classifications are associated with more severe health concerns or lack of health status. For example, a patient with severe systemic disease is classified as ASA III or higher due to the increased risk associated with their conditions. An ASA I classification represents a healthy patient without any disease, which indicates a low-risk status that warrants no systemic concerns. A patient with incapacitating disease falls into a higher ASA category, indicating that their health status significantly impairs their ability to undergo anesthesia safely. Thus, ASA II encompasses patients who have manageable health conditions like controlled hypertension, making it the appropriate choice here.