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Woolwich 1919
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich
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HOME FOR AILING BABIES.
90. Perran Lodge. The Council assumed responsibility for
this Home, which is situated at Perran Lodge, Eglinton Road,
Plumstead, on 1st April, 1919. Accommodation is provided for
21 cases.
The staff consists of a Matron, 2 Sisters, 1 Assistant Nurse>
and 2—4 Probationers, with 3 domestic staff.
Since April 1st, 49 babies have been treated in the Home. 29
were discharged, 8 died, and 12 remained in residence at the end
of the year.
A charge of 10/. per week is made for maintenance. This is
reduced if the parent's circumstances so justify. The patients
are under the care of Dr. F. H. Dodd and Dr. R. E. Mackenzie.
The following Table shows the reasons for admission, the number of each type, the numbers discharged, and remaining at end of year, the number of deaths, and the average duration oi stay (in days) of completed cases for the period 1st April to 31st December.
| Reason for Admission. | No. | Improved. | I.S.Q. | Died. | Remaining at end of year. | Average duration of stay. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malnutrition, Marasmus, Debility | 22 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 47 |
| Bronchitis | 4 | 1 | .. | 1 | 2 | 31 |
| Broncho.Pneumonia | 2 | 1 | 1 | .. | 19 | |
| Diarrhoea | 3 | 1 | . . | 47 | ||
| Vomiting,Dyspepsia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 66 | |
| Congenital Heart Disease | 2 | .. | 2 | .. | 10 | |
| For Observation (ultimately diagnosed Tuberculosis) | 4 | .. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 37 |
| Miscellaneous Skin Conditions, etc. | 7 | 5 | .. | 2 | 30 | |
| 49 | 25 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 41 |