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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
Brentford and Chiswick 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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ILLNESS OF STAFF. Only 5 members of the staff have
been ill during the year, suffering from
Tonsillitis, 2 cases.
Whitlow, 2 cases.
Tracheitis, 1 case.
Furunculosis and Carbuncle of neck, 1 case.
PERIVALE MATERNITY HOSPITAL
During the year 1st April, 1945, to 31st March, 1946, 951 patients were admitted to the hospital. These included 19 emergency cases.
| Month | Ealing | Brentford and Chiswick | Other Districts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 61 | 18 | 79 | |
| May | 61 | 16 | 77 | |
| June | 63 | 16 | 79 | |
| July | 64 | 21 | 85 | |
| August | 53 | 25 | 78 | |
| September | 54 | 19 | 1 | 74 |
| October | 62 | 26 | 88 | |
| November | 53 | 16 | 69 | |
| December | 56 | 25 | 81 | |
| January | 66 | 21 | 87 | |
| February | 42 | 24 | 66 | |
| March | 20 | 68 | 88 | |
| 655 | 295 | 1 | 951 |
The greatest number of patients in hospital on any day was
55 on 15th July, 1945. The average period of stay was 15.49
days.
EMERGENCY CASES
The 19 emergency cases admitted were as follows :—
1. A multipara was admitted with a breech presentation, the
membranes having ruptured. The baby died during labour. The
mother was discharged well.
2. This patient was sent in for ante-partum haemorrhage at
the 32nd week of pregnancy. Several small haemorrhages
occurred and a classical Caesarean section was performed. The
premature baby died of heart failure on the third day. The mother
was well on discharge.
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