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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Woolwich 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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Treatment. The Council's scheme for the diagnosis and
treatment of these conditions provides for the services of a
consultant—Mr. H. G. Taylor, F.R.C.S.—for nursing assistance,
for hospital treatment in the Metropolitan Asylums
Board Hospitals, and for bacteriological examinations, where
necessary. During the year, Mr. Taylor saw four cases in
consultation. Nursing assistance was provided in one case,
while no bacteriological examinations were carried out.
The following Table, No. 62, shows the extent to which
hospital treatment was ultimately made use of :—
TABLE No. 62.
| Where Treated. | Puerperal Fever. | Puerperal Pyrexia. |
|---|---|---|
| Maternity Hospitals | — | 19 |
| General Hospitals | 2 | 3 |
| Poor Law Hospitals | 7 | 7 |
| Cottage Hospitals | 1 | 1 |
| Metropolitan Asylums Board's Hospitals | 3 | 3 |
| Midwife's Home | — | 1 |
| At Home | 2 | 4 |
| 15 | 38 |
Deaths. One death was due to sepsis following abortion,
while two other deaths were due to puerperal septicaemia.
In 1928 there were 8 deaths.
OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM.
During the year 17 cases were notified and 5 cases were
treated in hospital. In tabular form is shewn below, as
required by the Ministry of Health, the result of each case:—