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Three cases of intermediary hæmorrhage were successfully
treated with Russell Viper Venom (Stypven). In the few cases
treated it would appear that the snake venom is a most reliable
and economical meth0d of dealing with troublesome haemorrhage.
Two visits were made to Mayday Hospital for children
referred for dental extractions.
Extractions of Teeth.
Dental extractions were reduced in the permanent dentition
from 3,307 in 1935 to 2,182 in 1936, and fewer temporary teeth
were removed than in 1935, when 10,130 teeth were extracted,
compared with 9,785 in 1936. The number of permanent teeth
extracted per 100 children treated was 32. The ratio of
permanent fillings to extractions of permanent teeth was 1:0.35
and the ratio of temporary fillings to extractions of temporary
teeth, 1:24.52. It is hoped that next year, with more frequent
inspections and treatment, there will be a considerable reduction
in the number of teeth extracted.
Local anæsthesia was given on 3,074 occasions as against
3,447 in 1935 for the extraction of teeth, and also for the preparation
of painful cavities. Nitrous oxide was administered on 2,075
occasions, as compared with 1,904 in 1935. At the L0dge Road
clinic "gas" is administered by the dental officers, and at the
branch clinics at Selhurst and Waddon by medical officers.
Special Cases.
The number of special forms issued by head teachers was
2,057 as against 1,864 in 1935. The increase in the number of
"specials" can be attributed to the fact that it was again found
impossible to inspect every child attending the public elementary
schools. Children who would have been called up as routine
rases, had they been inspected, have been unable to wait for
the inspection, and consequently have been compelled through
pain to seek emergency treatment.
Attendances.
The attendance fee is 8d., and when gas is required, 2s. The
total number of attendances for the year was 14,749 as against
13,611 in 1935. Parents who are in straitened circumstances are
offered free treatment for their children.
The sum of £449 12s. 8d. was received in payment for
attendances made by children, and £5 5s. 2d. was received from
the voluntary box contributions.