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Number of cases where medical assistance was called
for, with reasons for requiring assistance—
(a) During labour 9
(1) Prolonged 2nd stage, (2) Hydramnios—
no presentation found, (3) delayed labour,
(4) transverse presentation, (5) retained
placenta, (6) prolonged 2nd stage, (7) delayed
labour—foetal distress, (8) delayed labour—
slightly contracted pelvis, (9) uterine inertia.
(b) After labour 4
(1) Ruptured perineum, (2) thrombosis of
leg (16th day), (3) ruptured perineum, (4)
pain in chest.
(c) For infant 6
(1) Icterus, (2) feebleness of infant, (3) ophthalmia
neonatorum, (4) circumcision, (5)
slight discharge from eyes, (6) slight discharge
from eyes.
Number of cases notified as ophthalmia neonatorum,
with result of treatment 1
Attended St. Thomas's Hospital, subsequently
discharged cured.
Number of infants with discharge from the eyes, however
slight 2
Number of maternal deaths none
Number of infants' deaths within 10 days 1
Icterus—post-mortem nothing definite found.
Number of still births 1
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Dental Clinic.
The Dental Clinic in connection with the Council's Maternity
and Child Welfare Scheme was opened in August, 1920. The
attendances at the Clinic have increased to an extent which suggests
that the provision of an extra session will soon have to be seriously
considered if the efficiency of the work is to be maintained.
During 1922, the results of the work carried out are summarised
as follows:—
Dental Clinic, Plough Road, Battersea.
Yearly Report for Year Ended 31st December, 1922.
Number of sessions held (24 morning, 50 afternoon) 74
Total number of patients (women 215, children 25) 240
Total attendances (women 756, children 47) 803