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His temperature was generally below 99 degrees, but was distinctly influenced
(for about two days) by the occurrence of a fit. His general health was very fair,
and he gained 12 lbs. in weight.
E. P., aged 20, of Albion Street, was admitted to Maitland Sanatorium
on September 23rd. The temperature on her discharge was 101 degrees. Both
lungs were extensively and acutely involved. She made no progress. The Medical
Superintendent was of opinion that as it was a very acute case and unsuitable for
Sanatorium, he advised her discharge, which was done on October 18th.
R. A., aged 11, of Langdale Mansions, was admitted to Maitland Sanatorium
on October 12th, 1912 and discharged on April 4th, 1913. She gained 10½ lbs.
in weight and her temperature was normal. She made excellent progress, her cough
and sputum being much less. On her arrival at the Sanatorium her sputum was
crowded with tubercle bacilli, but was quite free prior to her discharge.
E. B., aged 31, of Rutland Street, was admitted to Maitland Sanatorium
on October 12th, 1912, and discharged on January 3rd, 1913. She gained 12¼ lbs.
in weight. Her temperature was normal and her walking and working capacity were
normal. The physical signs in both lungs had quite cleared up. She made very
good progress.
R. D., aged 16, of St. Ann's Road, was admitted to Maitland Sanatorium on
October 12th, 1912, and discharged on January 3rd, 1913. She gained 13 lbs. in
weight, and her temperature was normal. Her walking capacity was good, and her
working capacity was fair. There was some stickiness of breath sounds over the
second and third intercostal spaces where formerly there were definite crepitations.
Her general condition was much improved, and her lungs showed distinct improvement.
G. H., aged 47, of Maidman Street, was admitted to Fairlight Sanatorium
on October 21st, and was discharged on December 6th. He left at his own request.
He was doing Grade III. work with only an occasional rise of temperature
to 99 degrees. His weight was quite maintained.
E. F., aged 29, of Harford Street, was admitted to Maitland Sanatorium
on October 23, 1912, and discharged on January 13th, 1913. She gained 11¼ lbs. in
weight. Her walking capacity was 3 to 4 miles. There was slightly prolonged
expiration and plus vocal resonance over the right upper lobes as well as crepitations
in the second space near the sternum. There was nothing abnormal in the left
lung. She made very great improvement in the Sanatorium.