View report page

14
Infectious Diseases.
The admissions were:—
Diphtheria, 33.
Laryngitis, 1; Septic Tonsillitis, 2; Follicular Tonsillitis, 1;
Septicaemia, 1; sent in as Diphtheria.
Pertussis, 3.
Febricula, 2; 1 sent in as Scarlet Fever and 1 as Influenza.
Scarlet Fever 62.
Enteric Fever, 1.
Erysipelas, 1.
Post-Influenzal Pneumonia, 9.
Post-lnfluenzal Bronchitis, 1; Post-Influenzal Pleurisy, 1;
sent in as Pneumonia.
Tuberculosis of the Lungs, 76.
Total Admissions, 194.
Deaths, 24 of Tuberculosis—resident, 6, non-resident, 18;
1 of Diphtheria; 3 of Pneumonia. The high mortality from
Tuberculosis is solely due to the advanced stage of the disease on
admission.
The Nursing and Domestic arrangements and duties have
been satisfactorily carried out under the direction of the Matron
(Miss Pearson).
Those responsible for the Garden, Laundry, Disinfector,
Ambulance, Mortuary, and Coroner's Court have carried out their
duties satisfactorily.
The Ward Blocks and other Buildings have been repaired and
painted inside and out.
A New Boiler has been re-instated in the Laundry.
A Covered Way has been built on the north side of the
Tuberculosis Block to afford extra protection from the weather to
the patients.
For Statistics, see Table 4 at the end of this Report.
The Coroner's Court and Public Mortuary are situated in the
grounds of the Isolation Hospital, and are the property of the
District Council. The Hospital Porter acts as Mortuary
Attendant.