Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Abnormalities in Surviving Infants.- .
Pyloric stenosis (transferred to West Middlesex
County Hospital for operative treatment) 1
Pyloric spasm 2
Harelip (unilateral) 1
Mild talipes-calcaneo valgus 2
Open spina bifida 1
Left inguinal hernia 1
Severe jaundice
(one with spasmophilia) 2
Cephal-haemotoma 4
Accessory auricles 2
Mongol 1
Broncho-pneumonia 1
Fracture of clavicle during delivery of extended
breech 1
Skin condition
(Abscesses following forceps delivery 1,
slough of small piece of scalp following
application of forceps 1, septic spots 1,
trauma of buttocks 1) 4
Infants weaned. Total 6.
Weaned on account of mother's breast conditions
4
Secondary P.P.H. in mother 1
Premature infant unable to suck (kept in
hospital 4 weeks after discharge of mother) 1
Patients transferred to other hospitals.
To West Middlesex County Hospital.
Infant with pyloric stenosis, for operative
treatment 1
To King Edward Memorial Hospital.
Mother with pneumococcal empyema, for
operative treatment 1
To Isolation Hospital.
Mild uterine sepsis following premature
rupture of membranes 1