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332. From June 1st, the routine use of X-Ray paper was instituted for suitable cases. 1,832 sheets were used, at a saving of $958, over the cost of films. The great increase in the number of films used was largely due to the very large number of cases referred for extensive examination—Barium Meals, Pyelography, and Cholecystography. These examinations will increase in frequency as the clinicians continue to appreciate the value of such for differential diagnosis in obscure cases.
333. Of the total Radiological examinations, 3,133 were done at the Government Civil Hospital and 858 at the Kowloon Hospital, against 424 at the latter Hospital in 1933.
334. The apparatus at Kowloon was rebuilt by the Electrical Department, P.W.D., and while still unsatisfactory for many modern methods of radiography, is now able to handle most routine examinations.
335. The increase in the number of films handled at Kowloon necessitated the installation of a "Frigidaire" controlled developing system, which was built locally on the lines of that already in use at the G.C.H. It has been completely satisfactory in use.
336. During the year, an X-Ray tube was destroyed by puncture owing to excessive humidity.
337. Of the total number of Massage and electrical treatments, 4,939 were carried out at the Government Civil Hospital, 7,077 at the Kowloon Hospital, and 931 at the Victoria Hospital.
338. The opening of the new wards at Kowloon Hospital resulted in the accommodation for the Massage and electrical treatment becoming so inadequate that work was almost impossible. Two small wards on the ground floor of "A" block were converted for these purposes late in June, and proved much more satisfactory. In 1933, 3,634 treatments were carried out.
339. There is a great need for more extensive and appropriate accommodation for X-ray, massage, and electro-therapy work both at the Government Civil Hospital and at Kowloon. The building of the new G.C.H. will eventually house an up-to-date installation for both purposes, and a special building for both purposes at Kowloon is urgently required.
340. Considerable use was again made of the Radium lent by the Matilda Hospital. It is certain that the value of this Radium will be very greatly enhanced, from a therapeutic point of view, when modern X-Ray Therapy is available. Even in centres where Radium to the amount of six or seven grammes is available, the provision of at least two X-Ray Therapy plants is considered necessary.
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332. From June 1st. the routine use of X-Ray paper was instituted for suitable cases. 1,832 sheets were used,
used, at a saving of $958, over the cost of films. The great increase in the number of films used was largely due to the very large number of cases referred for extensive examination-Barium Meals, Pyelography, and Cholecystography. These examinations will increase in frequency as the clinicians continue to appreciate the value of such for differential diagnosis in obscure cases.
333. Of the total Radiological examinations 3,133 were done at the Government Civil Hospital and 858 at the Kowloon Hospital against 424 at the latter Hospital in 1933.
334. The apparatus at Kowloon was rebuilt by the Electrical Department, P.W.D., and while still unsatisfactory for many modern methods of radiography, is now able to handle most
routine examinations.
335. The increase in the number of films handled at Kowloon necessitated the installation of a "Frigidaire" controlled developing system which was built locally on the lines of that already in use at the G.C.H. It has been completely satis- factory in use.
336. During the year an X-Ray tube was destroyed by puncture owing to excessive humidity.
337. Of the total number of Massage and electrical treat- ments 4,939 were carried out at the Government Civil Hospital, 7,077 at the Kowloon Hospital, and 931 at the Victoria Hospital.
338. The opening of the new wards at Kowloon Hospital resulted in the accommodation for the Massage and electrical treatment becoming so inadequate that work
almost impossible. Two small wards on the ground floor of "A" block were converted for these purposes late in June, and proved much more satisfactory. In 1933, 3,634 treatments were
carried out.
389. There is a great need for more extensive and appro- priate accommodation for X-ray, massage, and electro-therapy work both at the Government Civil Hospital and at Kowloon. The building of the new G.C.H. will eventually house an up to date installation for both purposes, and a special building for both purposes at Kowloon is urgently required.
340. Considerable use was again made of the Radium lent by the Matilda Hospital. It is certain that the value of this Radium will be very greatly enhanced, from a therapeutic point of view, when modern X-Ray Therapy is available. Even in centres where Radium to the amount of six or seven grammes is available the provision of at least two X-Ray Therapy plants is considered necessary.
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