sch.3-sec.39Minor chest injury

sch.3-sec.39 Minor chest injury

Examples of factors affecting ISV assessment for items 39.1 and 39.2 complexity of any fractures extent of injury to underlying organs extent of any disability duration and intensity of pain and suffering 39.1 Complicated or significant fracture, or internal organ injury, that substantially resolves 5 to 10 Comment The injury will involve significant or complicated fractures, or internal injuries, that cause some tissue damage but no significant long-term effect on organ function. Examples of the injury multiple fractures of the ribs or sternum, or both, that may cause cardio-pulmonary contusion internal injuries that cause some tissue damage but no significant long-term effect on organ function Comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV at or near the bottom of the range will be appropriate if there is a fractured sternum that substantially resolves, and there is some ongoing pain and activity restriction. An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if the injury causes significant persisting pain and significant activity restriction. 39.2 Soft tissue injury, minor fracture or minor internal organ injury 0 to 4 Comment The injury will involve a soft tissue injury, minor fracture, or minor and non-permanent injury to internal organs. There may be persistent pain from the chest, for example, from the chest wall or sternocostal or costochondral joints. Examples of the injury a single penetrating wound, causing some tissue damage but no long-term effect on lung function an injury to the lungs caused by the inhalation of toxic fumes or smoke that will not permanently interfere with lung function a soft tissue injury to the chest wall, for example, a laceration or serious seatbelt bruising fractured ribs or a minor fracture of the sternum causing serious pain and disability for weeks, without internal organ damage or permanent disability Comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV at or near the bottom of the range will be appropriate if there is a soft tissue injury from which the injured person will fully recover. An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if there is an injury causing a small pneumothorax that does not require intercostal catheter insertion, and from which the injured person will fully recover.