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Nine midwives in all are now qualified to administer gas and
analgaesia and of this number 6 received their training during the
first part of the year. During the year the gas and air analgaesia
was made available for all mothers on request. One apparatus is
permanently installed at the ante-natal clinics so that mothers may
have its purpose explained to them, and at the same time become
familiar with its use.
Sterilised maternity outfits were supplied on request. 659 were
supplied at cost price, 43 at part cost, free of charge 27, making a
total of 729.
GENERAL HOSPITAL TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN
UNDER FIVE YEARS.
Twelve children were referred to the Prince of Wales's Hospital
or the North Middlesex Hospital for operative treatment of enlarged
tonsils and adenoids.
Orthopaedic surgical appliances were supplied to 8 children by
arrangements with the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore,
Middlesex.
Convalescent Home Treatment.
The Invalid Children's Aid Association has co-operated with the
department in placing 19 children in convalescent homes for children
under five years of age.
Number of children who stayed for 1—10 weeks 9
Number of children who stayed for 11—20 weeks 8
Number of children who stayed over 20 weeks 2
19
Of this number five cases were free, the other fourteen paying
varying amounts weekly towards the cost.
In addition six children were already away on the 1st January,
1946, and stayed during the year from 10 to 20 weeks.