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ERYSIPELAS. Seven cases of erysipelas and one of
cellulitis of the face were admitted. The diagnosis was not confirmed
in three cases who were suffering from acute eczema,
herpes zoster, and vulvitis respectively. All the cases recovered
satisfactorily.
PUERPERAL INFECTIONS. Eight women with puerperal
infections were admitted. In 2 cases mastitis was present. In
another 4 cases a Group A hæmolytic streptococcus was grown
in the cervical swab. Two women had typical attacks of influenza
to account for the pyrexia. All the cases made satisfactory
progress. Three cases of septic abortion were admitted. They
were all incomplete abortions but sepsis was successfully avoided.
One case was complicated by the presence of chicken pox.
INFECTIONS OF THE NEW-BORN. Five babies with
their mothers were admitted. Two babies had abscesses and the
other three were sent in with a diagnosis of pemphigus. All cases
were very mild. The number of lesions varied from one to three
vesicles or pustules per baby.
CONSULTING STAFF. The following Consultants were
called in during the year :—
Mr. Miller, the Otologist, performed mastoid operations in
two cases of Meningitis and in one case of chronic Suppurative
Otitis Media and Scarlet Fever. He also removed tonsils its
three convalescent diphtheria carriers.
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Dr. Lewis was the Anaesthetist in all these operations and
also for a tracheotomy. Dr. Maurice Shaw, the Physician, saw
a case of Endocarditis and persistent pyrexia following Scarlet
Fever. Mr. Cholmeley, the Orthopaedic Surgeon saw and advised
treatment for the case of Poliomyelitis before taking charge of her
at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
TONSILLECTOMY IN SCHOOL CHILDREN. During
the year 25 sessions were held, 16 between April and July and 9
from September to November. Operations were suspended
during the winter months. 121 children had tonsils and adenoids
removed. Two children had tonsillectomy only, and 9 children
had adenoids removed. The Surgeon was Mr. Miller and the
Anaesthetist Dr. Lewis.
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