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Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

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A patient with heartworm disease is presented to Technician Sally's clinic for a surgical procedure. This patient is not showing any outward signs of this disease. Into which ASA Class should Sally categorize this patient prior to surgery?
  1. Class 2
  2. Class 3
  3. Class 4
  4. Class 5
Explanation
Answer: B - A patient that is not showing any outward signs of a disease due to the patient's body compensating for the disease is a Class 3 anesthetic risk. Examples of disease may be mild to moderate dehydration, subclinical heartworm disease, hyperthyroidism, anemia, or fever.
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