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Modifier P3

Anesthesia physical status (P1–P6)

Modifier P3. Severe systemic disease. Commonly +1 unit (commercial).

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Related modifiers

P1
Normal healthy patient. 0 added units.
P2
Mild systemic disease. 0 added units.
P4
Severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life. Commonly +2 units.
P5
Moribund patient not expected to survive without the operation. Commonly +3 unit…
P6
Declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donation. 0 added…

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