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Quite a number of eases were admitted which had been discovered
by mass radiography, and this obviously is going- to play
a more and more important part in the early diagnosis of the
disease.
The number of service cases admitted seemed to increase
and to consist mainly of released prisoners of war. 29 males and
3 females from the Forces were admitted.
It is very regrettable that the waiting period for patients
requiring surgical treatment is rather long, as this prevents a
quicker turn-over of beds.
The shortage of houses and bedroom conditions often delays
the discharge of patients. It is increasingly difficult to find suitable
home accommodation to enable the patients to continue
the sanatorium regime under hygenic conditions, and provide
some protection against contact infection of relatives.
STATISTICS.
Number resident on 31/12/44 55
Admissions (including 29 re-admissions from
Grove Park) 114
Discharges (including deaths) 118
Deaths 6
Number of beds available 62
Cases complicated by diabetes 3
Observation Cases:
Of the 11 observations cases—
5 were found to be suffering from Pulmonary
Tuberculosis.
6 were found to be non-tuberculous.
Artificial Pneumothorax:
Number of inductions 28 (8 male 20 female).
Number of refills given 563
Number of gas replacements 6