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Conveyanoe is also provided for the"gas and air" analgesia sets used in
oonneotion with the Domiciliary Midwifery Service and also the premature baby unit
equipment. The servioe is also available to the local hospitals for the conveyance
of the Emergency Obsteric Flying Squad, if required.
Arrangements are also made, when necessary, for patients to be conveyed by
rail.
Mutual arrangements exist between the London County Council and the West Ham
County Borough Counoil for the former Authority to be responsible for transporting
any cases or suspected cases of smallpox and typhus, while the latter Authority
assume responsibility for routine removal of all cases in the area of North Woolwich
which is administered by the London County Counoil.
In addition to normal operational duties, the Ambulance Officer and his Deputy
are also responsible for the in-service training of personnel which includes training
in new first aid techniques and the use of modern equipment.
The diagrams shown below indicate the work of the service which is continually
increasing.
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