273
Operations. There were 283 operations performed during the year. Amongst the more important were :-
Liver Abscees-Already mentioned.
Amputation through Shoulder Joint.This was done for injury and was
successful.
Ovarian Tumour.-This case occurred in a young Chinese. never rallied from the shock of the operation and died shortly after.
The patient
Abdominal Section.-Six cases, all I regret to say fatal. They were done for ruptured intestine, intussusception in an adult Japanese, purulent peritonitis the result of malignant disease of the rectum, and 3 exploratory. These latter were cases of retroperitoneal hemorrhage and a ruptured spleen.
Wound of Abdomen.-Three cases with protrusion of intestines. They all did well.
Extra-uterine fœtation.-This case recovered rapidly. The case being of in- tesest is inserted in the Appendix.
Anaesthetics.-Chloroform was administered 185 times without any fatal result, all by the open method. Local anesthesia was employed in 29 other cases, cocaine and eucaine alone or with adrenalin chloride and ethyl chloride being used.
Vaccinations.-The following were performed :-
Primary Cases, Re-Vaccinations,.....
Successful. Unsuccessful. Total,
213
0
213
311
115
426
639
Radiography.-The new apparatus has worked well and been of great use throughout the year. Our best thanks are due to Dr. JORDAN for kindly keeping our batteries charged.
MATERNITY HOSPITAL.
Seventy-two cases were under treatment the highest yet on record. Owing to lack of space one case was treated in the general ward of the Government Civil Hospital and another was sent to Victoria Hospital. Of this number 47 were paying patients, 13 wives of Government servants, and 12 free. Of the births, 24 were boys and 34 girls. The two fatal cases occurred in Chinese-one suffering from advanced insterstitial nephritis, and the other from placenta prævia admitted in a moribund condition.
Fees.-The total fees received in this department were:-
Hospital fees, Certificates,
.$33,498.34 770.00
Total,..
$34,268.34
In conclusion I desire to thank all members of the staff who have ably assisted me during the year as well as those members of the community who have kindly presented books, papers, flowers, &c., to the patients.
I have, &c.,
J. BELL, Superintendent.