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Pathological Examination of Sputum.
This work is undertaken for the Council by the Laboratories of
Pathology and Public Health, 6, Harley Street, W.l, and the facility
is available, free of charge, for medical practitioners. During the
year 130 specimens were submitted for examination by local practitioners
and, in addition, 205 specimens were sent by the Clinical
Tuberculosis Officer.
Mantoux Tests.
All children are given a routine intra-dermal tuberculin test. A
dilution of 1/1000 being used.
Recently the Volmer Patch Test has been used in conjunction with
the Mantoux Test. The results so far obtained are satisfactory.
Dental Treatment.
Dental treatment for tuberculous patients is given by arrangement
with the British Dental Hospital. Patients in need of dental
aid may obtain treatment at this Hospital, 31, Camden Road, N.W.1,
on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. During the year, seven patients attended
and the total attendances were 56.
Light Treatment.
One patient received Finsen Light treatment at a General Hospital.
Many patients, particularly children, have attended at the Institute of
Ray Therapy, Camden Road, for Ultra-Violet Therapy.
Ultra-Violet Ray Lamp.
The Tuberculosis Dispensary is equipped with an ultra-violet ray
lamp, the Clinical Tuberculosis Officer giving the necessary treatment
during his clinical sessions at the Dispensary. During the year 207
treatments were given to 17 patients.
Home Nursing.
The Home Nursing of requisite cases is provided free by arrangement
with the two local District Nursing Associations.
Supply of Beds and Shelter.
The Borough Council supply a shelter to any suitable case where
there is accommodation for the erection of such. The Borough