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| Transcribed by Greville Watson, November 2010 |
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Northamptonshire County Council [Extract]
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The following Report has been prepared by Dr. Crane, the Superintendent of the Sanatorium: Until 31st May, 84 beds were available for the treatment of patients suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis, and these beds were allocated as follows:- Men 35, Women 35, Children 14 (boys 7, girls 7). Owing to the building programme, the children were discharged on 1st June, to allow for the demolition of the children’s ward, and since that date 70 beds have been available, 36 for men and 34 for women. There is also an emergency bed in a separate room in the administrative block for an acute or advanced case when required. As heretofore, no beds are specially kept for observation cases, but such cases can be accommodated as and when required. Three such cases were admitted during the year – one man and two women. Both women were diagnosed as suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis, and the man as not suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis, after a period of observation. 99.49 per cent of the beds were occupied throughout the year. There were 135 admissions (63 males, 71 females, 1 child) and 149 discharges (64 males, 73 females, 12 children). A large percentage of the cases admitted were of a serious type, with the disease widespread. The percentage of bed cases throughout the year was 56.8, and an average of 2.5 beds was occupied by London County Council patients. During the coming year it is proposed to dispense with all the London County Council patients, and thus make all the beds available for patients from the County. One female adult case of pulmonary tuberculosis, complicated by diabetes, was successfully treated by dieting, without the use of Insulin. Once again routine periodical sedimentation tests were carried out on all patients throughout the year. Many cases were treated with injections of gold, both intramuscular and intravenous, and many other cases received intramuscular injections of Cadmium Sulphide in sterilised Olive Oil. A number of refills were given for artificial Pneumothorax treatment. About one fourth of the adult patients admitted were engaged in the boot and shoe industry and many of the young married women, admitted as housewives, had also previously been employed in this industry. The new twenty bed block for females, which was opened at the end of last year, has been fully occupied, and has proved a great improvement on the wooden huts, both from the point of view of the staff and the patients. During the Crisis in September, arrangements were made for the evacuation of the majority of the patients, only the most advanced and serious cases were to be left here (about 15% of the total patients) in order to provide accommodation for casualties, and 27 extra beds were also to be installed for this purpose. Transport, from a local voluntary source, was arranged for this evacuation. Roads and paths have again been kept in a satisfactory condition by the |
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Gifts
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The Committee, Medical Superintendent and patients are deeply grateful to all those who have contributed towards the comfort and pleasure of the patients. |
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Farm and Garden
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The farm and garden still continue to maintain their high standard of efficiency. Unfortunately we had another bad fruit year – the worst year for fruit since the Sanatorium opened – and this was general throughout the country. |
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General
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Periodical demonstrations in grafting of fruit trees and spraying are given by the There are also facilities for boot repairing and indoor leisure, such as leather work, beadwork, toys, garments, milk pail covers, belts, etc., and we are still fortunate enough to obtain a ready market for such articles. A lady teacher and a male ex‑patient still give useful instruction in this work voluntarily. There are facilities for such outdoor leisure as bowls, clock golf and croquet, and such indoor games as billiards, darts and table tennis. Wireless sets are installed in all the wards, and the wireless programmes are greatly appreciated. Frequent lectures and demonstrations are given to the patients and the Medical Superintendent lays great stress on the importance of all patients reporting to the Tuberculosis Officer on discharge from the Sanatorium. To impress this son the patients he sees each one on discharge, and hands them printed instructions, pointing out the importance of keeping in touch with the Tuberculosis Officer. There are also instructed to get in touch with their own doctor immediately. All patients are encouraged also to keep in touch with the Medical Superintendent, because he is often able to give them help or advice regarding some difficulties they may encounter. |
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Re-Building Scheme
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The new treatment block is nearing completion and should be ready for use early in the coming year. A new X‑ray apparatus is to be installed in it, and should prove of great service when completed. A new fourteen bed bungalow block is in course of erection, and should be ready for occupation about the middle of next year. Immediately this block is completed it is hoped to start on the building of the final block of twenty beds. At the same time, it is hoped to make certain alterations in the administrative block which will give additional and better accommodation for staff. The kitchen will also be remodelled. |
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