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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
Walthamstow 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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An attempt is being made to follow up all cases of albuminuria
admitted to the Maternity Home.
The following summary shows the condition of these patients
when seen at the Post-Natal Clinic:—
Number of patients followed up (56 per cent, of total treated):—
| P | rimiparae. | Multiparae. | All Cases. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients with hyperpiesis | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Number of patients with albuminuria | 1 | 1 | |
| Number of patients with albuminuria and hyperpiesis | 2 | 2 | |
| Number of patients apparently in good health | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Totals | 14 | 5 | 19 |
Minimum interval since confinement—6 weeks.
Maximum interval since confinement—13 months.
| Number of cases:— | Booked. | Unbooked. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | ||
| Total | 2 | 3 |
Number of stillbirths, 1.
| Reg. No. | Case No. | Age of Patient. | Gravida. | Maturity. | Condition on Admission. | Treatment. | Result. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother. | Child. | |||||||
| 1674 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 36 weeks | Good | Morphine gr. ¼ | L. | L. |
| 1680 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 32 ,, | Very poor. Urine: Solid with albumin | Morphine gr. ¼ Calc. gluconnate alkalies. Rupture of membranes after six hours | L. | S.B. |
Case 2 was an emergency admitted on account of anuria. Concealed
haemorrhage.