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Ultra-Violet Radiation.
Adenitis following Scarlet Fever 3
Debility following Scarlet Fever 2
Debility following Diphtheria and Scarlet
Fever 1
Rhinorrhoea 2
Otorrhoea 2
Impetigo 2
Peronychia 3
Eczema 1
Dermatitis 1
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Infra-Red Radiation.
Dermatitis 2
Debility following Scarlet Fever 2
Rhinorrhoea 1
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The results obtained from this form of treatment have been
satisfactory, particularly in the case of glands and malnutrition.
It is now possible to make more use of the lamps as the wards are
all being supplied with the requisite connections.
Operations.—Dr. Macdonald, who was appointed Consultative
Surgeon to the Hospital during the year, has paid numerous visits
for the purpose of consultations and minor operations. Many of the
cases admitted (particularly those from General Hospitals) required
surgical attention, and this was supplied. In addition, 1 tonsillectomy
was performed and several myringotomies. Three
tracheotomies were also performed. No mastoid operations were
required during the year.
Discharge Procedure.—The procedure outlined in last year's
Report has remained unaltered except that negative nose swabs for
Klebs Loeffler bacilli are now required from all patients discharged
from the Scarlet Fever Block.
Period of Isolation in Hospital.—The average time of isolation
in Hospital was as follows—
Scarlet Fever—35.4 days (longest, 123 days—persistent
otorrhoea). Average duration, 1933—36.5 days.
Diphtheria—46.6 days (longest, 98 days—persistent diphtheria
bacilli in throat; shortest, 1 day—died).
Average duration, 1933—47.4 days.
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