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Twickenham 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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GENERAL.
Laboratory Work.
Specimens for bacteriological examination, as hitherto, were sent to th
Pathological department, Royal hospital, Richmond. The arrangement
work smoothly and are quite satisfactory.
The following table shows the number of specimens examined during the year:—
| Nature of Specimens. | No | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Throat and nasal swabs for diphtheria | 609 | 37 positive |
| Sputum, etc., for tubercle bacilli | 265 | 49 „ |
| Miscellaneous | 28 | |
| Total specimens examined | 902 |
Ambulance Facilities.
Infectious diseases. A motor ambulance is provided by the South
Middlesex and Richmond Joint Hospital Board.
Non-infectious and accident cases. Four motor ambulances are provided
by the Council. Three of these are stationed at Twickenham fire station, and
the other at Teddington fire station.
The facilities are adequate for the needs of the borough.
The following table shows the work done in connection with the borough ambulances during the year 1938:—
| Year 1938. | Total calls. | Patients carried. | Mileage. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | 297 | 290 | 1603.4 |
| 2nd ,, | 315 | 305 | 2141.9 |
| 3rd ,, | 297 | 288 | 1866.4 |
| 4th „ | 419 | 40G | 2311.1 |
| 1,328 | 1,289 | 7922.8 |
Nursing in the Home.
There are five home-nursing associations in the borough employing
nurses—viz., Twickenham Nursing Association, Teddington and District
Nursing Association, Hampton Nursing Association, Hampton Hill Nursing
Association, and the Hampton Wick Nurse and Dispensary Fund.
The Council contributed the total sum of .£194 to the associations during
the year.
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