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enquiries and visits, Two special sessions are set apart at the
Branch Dispensary for examination of "home contacts" (and for
a small number of non pulmonary cases).
(vii) Central Dispensary.
No special methods of diagnosis beyond those afforded by
Hospital observation through the L.C.C in cases where history
and clinical findings are suspicious but where repeated sputum,
and the X-ray examination, reports are negative. Special light
and artificial pneumo thorax treatment is arranged as stated under
heading No. (ii). During 1925, 19 cases were admitted to
Hospital for special observation and diagnosis. 6 cases received
artificial sunlight treatment and 5 cases received artificial pneumothorax
treatment.
Branch Dispensary.
X-ray examinations for diagnosis and aid in treatment 481
Artificial pneumo-thorax treatment 6
Sanocrysin treatment 8
Tuberculin treatment 4
(viii) Central Dispensary.
Light treatment has been found of great benefit in cases of
surgical tuberculosis and lupus. Artificial pneumo-thorax treatment
has had valuable results in early cases where such treatment
is suitable, and also in certain cases of a chronic nature, where
adhesions do not exist. Vide also p. 53 of the Medical Officer of
Health's 1925 Annual Report.
Branch Dispensary.
Results of artificial pneumo-thorax treatment in selected cases
are very good. It is being used, with caution, in some moderately
early cases in the hope of avoiding the relapses which are very
common in patients who have undergone ordinary sanatorium
treatment.
Tuberculin treatment is used for cases of renal tuberculosis,
occasionally for glandular, but never for pulmonary tuberculosisVide
also p 53 of the Medical Officer of Health's 1925 Annual
Report.