Sch 14, s 80
CurrentInjury to the spleen or uncomplicated loss of spleen
Schedule 14Ranges of injury scale values
Part 5Injuries to internal organs
Division 11Pancreas and spleen injuries
80 Injury to the spleen or uncomplicated loss of spleen
| Example of the injury | 0 to 7 | ||
| laceration or contusion to the spleen that— | |||
| (a) has been radiologically confirmed; and | |||
| (b) has no ongoing bleeding; and | |||
| (c) is managed conservatively; and | |||
| (d) resolves fully | |||
| Comment about appropriate level of ISV | |||
| An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if there has been removal of the spleen (splenectomy), with little or no risk of ongoing infections and disorders caused by the loss of the spleen. |
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