✨ Prison Hospital Reports
CITY GAOL HOSPITAL.
NUMERICAL RETURN OF SICK, 1864.
| Diseases | Remained 31st Dec., 1863 | Admitted, 1864 | Total treated, 1864 | Discharged, 1864 | Died, 1864 | Remaining 31st Dec., 1864 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermittent Fever | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Phlegmon and Abscess | ... | 7 | 7 | 7 | ... | ... |
| Ulcer | ... | 3 | 3 | 3 | ... | ... |
| Delirium Tremens | ... | 6 | 6 | 6 | ... | ... |
| Cynanche Tonsil (Quinsy) | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Bronchitis | ... | 4 | 4 | 4 | ... | ... |
| Rheumatism | 1 | 12 | 13 | 13 | ... | ... |
| Diarrhoea & Dysentery | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Dyspepsia | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Constipation | ... | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | 1 |
| Syphilis | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Cutaneous | ... | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | 1 |
| Contusions | ... | 3 | 3 | 3 | ... | ... |
| Abortion | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Wounds | ... | 4 | 4 | 4 | ... | ... |
| Fractures | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Total | 2 | 60 | 62 | 60 | ... | 2 |
Remarks.
The prisoners in the City Gaol have been remarkably healthy during the year 1864, neither epidemic disease or fatal cases having occurred.
The only case worthy of note was that of the late Alexander McLean, who was sent from Pōkeno on Jan. 6th with a most extensive gunshot wound of the neck and mouth and a compound comminuted fracture of the lower jaw. Much sloughing ensued, and great difficulty was experienced in nourishing the patient. Large splinters of bone were extracted from time to time, but eventually the external wound completely cicatrized, and although a large portion of the jaw was lost, when the healing process was finished, but little disfigurement was noticeable. When sent to the Stockade after his condemnation, he had completely recovered.
At the end of the year no sick were on the list.
The want of a sick-room is sometimes much felt, and in a few instances urgent cases of illness have been by the authority of the Chief Justice transferred to the Provincial Hospital.
MOUNT EDEN PRISON HOSPITAL.
NUMERICAL RETURN OF SICK, 1864.
| Diseases | Remained 31st Dec., 1863 | Admitted, 1864 | Total treated, 1864 | Discharged, 1864 | Died, 1864 | Remaining 31st Dec., 1864 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermittent Fever | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Abscess, Ulcer, &c. | ... | 17 | 18 | 18 | ... | ... |
| Ophthalmia | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Bronchitis | ... | 10 | 11 | 11 | ... | ... |
| Otitis | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Quinsy | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Pleurisy | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Hypertrophy of Heart | ... | 2 | 2 | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Rheumatism | ... | 12 | 12 | 12 | ... | ... |
| Jaundice | ... | 2 | 2 | 2 | ... | ... |
| Syphilis | ... | 8 | 8 | 8 | ... | ... |
| Colic | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Dysentery and Diarrhoea | ... | 28 | 28 | 26 | ... | 2 |
| Trismus | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Stricture of Urethra | ... | 3 | 3 | 3 | ... | ... |
| Idiocy | ... | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | 1 |
| Wound | ... | 7 | 7 | 7 | ... | ... |
| Contusion and Sprain | ... | 6 | 6 | 6 | ... | ... |
| Cutaneous Disease | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Scald | ... | 2 | 2 | 2 | ... | ... |
| Epilepsy | ... | 1 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Total | ... | 113 | 113 | 109 | 4 | ... |
Remarks.
The state of health of the prisoners in the Stockade has been remarkably good. No death has occurred excepting the death of Alexander McLean, executed on October 21st.
A very bad case of stricture was successfully treated by Holt’s dilator.
A great desideratum has been supplied in the matter of an Infirmary or sick-room, furnished with metal bedsteads, mattresses, and the usual hospital furniture.
With a view to the prevention of rheumatism, the issue of Guernsey shirts to the prisoners generally, is recommended.
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Auckland Provincial Gazette 1865, No 13
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🏥 City Gaol Hospital Sick Report for 1864
🏥 Health & Social WelfarePrison, Hospital, Sick, Diseases, Auckland
- Alexander McLean, Patient with gunshot wound
🏥 Mount Eden Prison Hospital Sick Report for 1864
🏥 Health & Social WelfarePrison, Hospital, Sick, Diseases, Mount Eden
- Alexander McLean, Executed prisoner