How is the risk categorized for a PS2 status?

In the context of patient status classification using the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system, a PS2 status indicates that a patient has a mild systemic disease. This classification is often given to patients who, while they may have some medical issues, are generally stable and without significant functional limitations. Examples could include well-controlled hypertension or diabetes without systemic effects.

Patients categorized as PS2 are perceived as having a moderate health condition that does not substantially increase their risk during anesthesia and surgery. While there may be some factors to consider, the overall assessment shown in a PS2 classification indicates a relatively low level of risk compared to more severe classifications, where patients might have major systemic diseases or severe comorbidities.

Given this frame of reference, categorizing PS2 as low risk aligns with the general understanding of how anesthesia is applied to patients with mild systemic disease, suggesting that the risks associated with anesthesia in such patients are manageable.