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Mixed Infections.
The following cases of mixed infections were admitted during the year:—
Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever 3
Diphtheria and Chicken Pox 3
Diphtheria and Whooping Cough 1
Scarlet Fever and Whooping Cough 1
Scarlet Fever and Chicken Pox 1
Measles and Whooping Cough 1
Puerperal Infections.
The 16 cases of Puerperal Infection which were admitted during the year may be classified
as follows:—
Local Uterine Sepsis 7
Mammary Abscess 3
Pelvic Cellulitis 2
Mastitis 2
Septicaemia 1
Cystitis 1
The infecting organism in the case of septicaemia was of a very virulent type, and the patient
died within four days. All the other cases made very good recoveries.
Scarlet Fever.
During the past year 375 cases of Scarlet Fever were admitted to hospital, as compared with
421 during 1930. Three deaths occurred, giving a mortality rate of 0.73 per cent. In one case the
primary cause of death was lobar pneumonia. Another case developed gangrene of the right hand
and foot, and the third fatal case was of a severe toxic haemorrhagic type.
Whooping Cough.
Twenty-seven cases were admitted and three deaths occurred, all due to broncho-pneumonia
Other Diseases.
One hundred patients were admitted under this heading as follows:—
Tonsillitis 27 Teething Rash 2
Chicken-Pox 14 Gastro-Enteritis 2
Influenza 5 Pleurisy 1
Ophthalmia Neonatorum 4 Pemphigus Neonatorum ... 1
Laryngitis 4 Acidosis 1
Tubercular Meningitis 3 Abscess of Leg 1
Pneumonia 3 Diabetes Mellitus 1
Bronchitis 3 Excision of Tonsils 1
Mumps 3 Rubella 1
Rhinitis 3 Chicken Pox Contact 1
Cellulitis 3 Malignant Endocarditis 1
Quinsy 2 Injuries to Scalp 1
Adenitis of Neck 2 Negative Cases 10
Four deaths occurred:—
Tubercular Meningitis 3 Malignant Endocarditis 1
Sick Staff.
The following are the figures for the past four years for the Nursing Staff:—
Number of Nurses who were off Number of days
duty for 24 hours or more. off duty.
1928 36 342
1929 24 373
1930 31 521
1931 33 483
The health of the Nursing Staff has been satisfactory. Four nurses contracted scarlet fever.
All had moderate attacks with no serious complications. The other 29 nurses had comparatively
mild illnesses, 15 of which were attacks of tonsillitis, and the average number of days off duty from
this cause was 9.7.
The following are the figures for the past four years for the domestic staff:—
Number of Maids who were off Number of days
duty for 24 hours or more. off duty.
1928 17 202
1929 23 298
1930 11 286
1931 15 212
The health of the Domestic Staff has been satisfactory. One maid contracted scarlet fever
and recovered.