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X-ray Work.
A greater number of doubtful and difficult cases were sent for
radiological examination than in previous years. By this means
the number of beds necessary for the observation of such cases has
been reduced and cases of Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary tumour, etc.,
were discovered which otherwise would have been classed as suffering
from Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
The Radiological technique for the examination of chest cases
has been very much improved in the past few years, and this has
led to the detection of the disease in some patients in a very early
stage who formerly would not have been diagnosed until a
later date, thus enhancing their chance of complete recovery.
X-ray examinations are also a great help in determining the
most suitable form of treatment and in controlling such treatment.
It, will thus be seen that X-ray examination forms an indispensable
part of the routine examination of the doubtful cases.
244 X-ray examinations were made during the year. This is
equivalent to 21.4 for every 100 new cases and contacts seen, and
compares with a rate of 19 per 100 new cases and contacts seen in
1930.
Extra Nourishment.
Provision of special nourishment in the form of milk was
granted to a number of selected cases for varying periods.
Sleeping Shelters.
The loan of such shelters is made to suitable cases. That is,
to patients in an infectious condition or on account of overcrowding,
but frequently one finds there is no available space for a shelter in
the garden or yard attached to the patient's house. Lack of privacy
sometimes is also an obstacle.