Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01349:clause:1_1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01349
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1
Character Range: 6648–9981

1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                                  being obese means having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
Note: BMI is also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                                  being treated with sirolimus or everolimus as specified means treatment with sirolimus or everolimus for the purpose of immunosuppression, and does not include drug eluting stents that slowly release these drugs.
                                  BMI means W/H2 and where:
      W is the person's weight in kilograms; and
      H is the person's height in metres.
                               deep infection of the affected incision means:
         (a)          an infection involving the deep soft tissues (fascial and muscle layers) of the incision; or
         (b)          an infection of any part of the anatomy, other than the incision, which was opened or manipulated during the surgical procedure, including organs and spaces.
                                  incisional hernia—see subsection 6(2).
                               increased intra-abdominal pressure as specified means acute or chronic (intermittent or continuous) elevation of pressure within the abdominal cavity due to:
         (a)          anti-G straining manoeuvre;
         (b)          ascites;
         (c)          chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis;
         (d)          extensive intra-abdominal neoplastic disease;
         (e)          lifting heavy weights;
         (f)           physical trauma to the abdomen involving a direct blow to the abdomen;
         (g)          pneumoperitoneum;
         (h)          pregnancy;
         (i)            significant coughing;
         (j)            significant sneezing;
         (k)          straining at micturition due to bladder outlet or urethral obstruction; or
         (l)            straining at stool due to constipation or diarrhoea.
                                  MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                                  relevant service means:
         (a)          eligible war service (other than operational service) under the VEA;
         (b)          defence service (other than hazardous service and British nuclear test defence service) under the VEA; or
         (c)          peacetime service under the MRCA.
Note: MRCA and VEA are also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                                  superficial infection of the affected incision means an infection involving only the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the incision, other than a stitch abscess in which there is minimal inflammation and discharge confined to the points of suture penetration.
                                  terminal event means the proximate or ultimate cause of death and includes the following:
         (a)           pneumonia;
         (b)           respiratory failure;
         (c)           cardiac arrest;
         (d)           circulatory failure; or
         (e)           cessation of brain function.
                                  VEA means the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986.
                                  wound dehiscence as specified means disruption of all layers of a surgical wound, including the fascia, that occurs within 30 days of the surgical procedure.