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Barnes 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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Hospital Administration.
deaths occurred. Tracheotomy was required in one case, while
another just escaped it by vomiting the membrane up.
The complications were:—
| Tracheotomy | 1 | Mentally Defective | 1 |
| Serum Rash | 2 | Nasal Diphtheria | 1 |
| Paralysis | 2 | "Carrier" Cases | 2 |
| Scarlet Fever | 1 | Adenoids | 1 |
| Impetigo and other Skin disease | 2 | Enlarged Neck Glands | 1 |
| Nasal Discharge | 1 | ||
| Rheumatism | 1 | Conjunctivitis | 1 |
| Bronchitis | 1 | Verminous | 1 |
| Enlarged Tonsils | 1 |
ENTERIC FEVER.
One case was admitted, but no history of infection was
obtained. He was a furniture remover and moved about in
different parts of the county and was therefore difficult to locate.
This patient died about two months after returning home from
malignant disease.
BACTERIOLOGY.
The following Table shows the results of Bacteriological Examinations carried out by the Medical Officer of Health at the hospital during 1914:—
| Result. | Diphtheria. | Typhoid Fever. | Pulmonary Tuberculosis. | Other Diseases. | Totals. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | 59 | — | 65 | 14 | 138 |
| Negative | 84 | 3 | 56 | 8 | 151 |
| Totals | 143 | 3 | 121 | 22 | 289 |
It is proposed to give the Medical Superintendent a more