Use of the ASA Physical Status Grading System in pediatric practice

Background:  The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Grading System is widely used to describe preoperative physical status. Inconsistency of grading between anesthetists has been demonstrated in studies using hypothetical adult patient scenarios. We aimed to investigate the use and interrater reliability of the ASA Grading System in pediatric anesthesia practice.

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