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1; Otitis Media. 2; Septic Rash, 3; Puerperal Fever, 2; Miliary
Tuberculosis, 1; Tubercular Meningitis, 3; Pericarditis, 1;
Tetanus, 1.
Of these, 7 cases proved fatal, as follows: —
Tubercular Meningitis 3 cases.
Miliary Tuberculosis 1 case.
Enteritis 1 ,,
Cerebral Abscess 1 ,,
Cerebro-spinal Meningitis 1 ,,
The Grange Convalescent Home.—Owing to the diminished
prevalence of Scarlet Fever the accommodation at the
Convalescent Home had not been fully occupied during the
past year, and as Diphtheria cases had increased, the Council
decided last Spring to use the Home for patients convalescent
from Diphtheria instead of Scarlet Fever. On March '26th,
25 Scarlet Fever Convalescents which were in residence were
removed to Plaistow Hospital, and the Home was thoroughly
disinfected. It was re-opened on April 10th, and was used
during the rest of the year for Convalescent Diphtheria cases.
The total number of cases under treatment during the year
was 363. Of these, 313 were discharged, and 50 were in resilience
at the end of the year. The patients remained at the
Home for periods varying from 3 to 8 weeks, the average
duration of residence being 36.63 days.
Staff Illness.—79 nurses and maids had been warded
during the year for various complaints. Two nurses and 1 maid
contracted Scarlet Fever, and 9 nurses contracted Diphtheria:
all recovered. Twenty-one nurses and maids had been warded
with sore throat, and 13 with Influenza. Twenty-three had
been off duty for short periods through minor ailments; all
recovered.
Gate Cases.—During the past few years an increasing
number of cases have been brought up to the Hospital for
diagnosis. Some of these are sent by medical practitioners,
and others are brought along direct by relatives. These cases
used to be examined in the waiting room at the main entrance,
but this arrangement was not satisfactory, as they often came
in contact with visitors who called to enquire for patients.
This difficulty was overcome last summer by turning into a
"receiving room" a small "flat" which had formerly been
the sleeping quarters for the Junior Medical Officer.