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ARTIFICIAL PNEUMOTHORAX TREATMENT.
This form of treatment continues to be greatly used in cases of
Pulmonary Tuberculosis with, in most instances, very satisfactory results.
After the treatment has been induced, refills are given at fairly frequent
intervals varying from one to four weeks. The treatment is generally
continued for some two or three years, unless the lung condition
necessitates the complete cessation of the refills.
Thirty-four patients received such treatment in the Out-Patient
Department of Brompton, Guy's, St. Thomas's and other hospitals.
The cost to the Borough Council of such treatment was ,£190, the
hospitals being remunerated at the rate of 10s. Gd. for each refill given.
COLONY TRAINING.
A woman patient, admitted by the L.C.C. to Papworth Colony in
1932, is reported to be doing well and is happy in her life at tho
Colony.
INVALID CHILDREN'S AID ASSOCIATION.
Children examined at the Dispensary as suspected cases of Tuberculosis,
but who, on investigation, are proved to be not suffering from
the disease, but in many cases from debility and general delicacy, are
referred to this Association for convalescent treatment at either seaside
or country homes.
The Association also deals with children who have been examined
as contacts of infectious cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, who, when
either the patient is living at home, or the mother is being admitted
to Sanatorium, are recommended to the L.C.C. for boarding-out under
the " Contact Scheme." All arrangements for this boarding-out of
children are made by the Association.
Sixteen children were dealt with under this scheme during the year.
TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE.
Miss Ashe has kindly sent me a full report on the year's work
of the above Committee.
The Committee meets weekly during the year and is composed of
representatives of the Borough Council, Public Assistance Committee,
Charity Organisation Society, United Services Fund, British Legion,
Invalid Children's Aid Association, Soldiers and Sailors Help Society.
Local Association of Care Committees, etc.