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Specialised treatment, such as artificial pneumothorax,
gas replacements, phrenic evulsion and sanocrysin, is
carried out on suitable pulmonary cases, whilst plaster
work and orthopaedic corrections form part of the routine
of suitable surgical cases.
In connection with this specialised treatment an outpatient
clinic has been organised for the Borough cases
needing artificial pneumothorax refills, this latter being
conducted by the Tuberculosis Officer and the work is
under X-ray control.
The Medical Officer of the ward has arranged for continuation
of sanocrysin injections to discharged cases.
In carrying out the specialised treatment an attempt
is therefore being made to raise the classification of the
patients to the pre-sanatorium stage, and various
mendations to sanatoria are made from time to time.
Cases of surgical tuberculosis and non-tuberculous chest
diseases are admitted to suitable hospitals.
Admissions to Brompton and other special hospitals for
diagnosis and treatment are arranged through the London
County Council.
Children found to be suffering with tonsils and adenoids,
bad dental conditions, and minor ailments are
reported to the District Organiser of the London County
Council, who arranges for the attendance of the children
at the School Clinic for treatment.
Certain medical practitioners send reports to the Tuberculosis
Officer on patients under domiciliary treatment at
three-monthly intervals.
The majority fail to do so, but in these cases no
difficulty has been experienced in securing the attendance
at the Dispensary of the patients themselves for examination
purposes.