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To meet the case of a sudden emergency arising in a woman already
admitted to the Maternity Home, the following facilities are provided
(a) J. H. Peel, Esq., M.D., F.R.C.S., in his capacity of Consulting
Obstetrician, will visit the Home in consultation with the Medical
Officer, Dr. Hill.
(b) Should hospital treatment be then advised, the Borough Council
has an arrangement with King's College Hospital for the treatment of
the patient in that institution.
During 1938, it was found necessary to call the Consultant to the
Home on 4 occasions for 6 consultations.
The conditions found were:—(l) Eclampsia—Recovered; (2)
Flattened Pelvis—instrumental delivery—Discharged well; (3) Prolonged
Labour—Transferred to King's College Hospital; (4) Miscarriage
and (?) Pleurisy—Transferred later to St. Alfege Hospital on
advice of Tuberculosis Officer; (5) Contracted Pelvis—Transferred
to King's College Hospital; (6) Prolonged Labour—high presentation,
hydramnios—Transferred to King's College Hospital, where death
ensued from right-sided heart failure.
The attention of the Committee was drawn to the desirability of
providing a Mercury Vapour Lamp for the treatment of Mothers, and
this was installed during the year.
5. Provision of Maternity Outfits.
The Borough Council now provides sterile maternity outfits for any
women confined at home, the issue being at half cost price or free in
necessitous cases. During the year under report the following issues
were made:—
Free 48
Sold at half price 15
Sold at full price 6