Admissions delayed
An unexpected surge in the numbers of acute medical and emergency admissions to Christchurch hospitals during the last week has forced the cancellation of some prearranged surgical admissions. The acute medical and orthopaedic wards and emergency departments at Christchurch Hospital and The Princess Mar-
garet Hospital had been crowded during the last month, and in particular last week, said the Canterbury Hospital Board's medical superintendent-in-chief, Dr Ross Fairgray. An increase in acute medical cases, such as pneumonia and strokes and heart attacks, and the recent spate of road accidents, had caused the acute pressure on beds.
As a result some people booked in for elective orthopaedic surgery, such as for hip replacements or the removal of bunions, had had their admissions cancelled. Dr Fairgray said he did not know how long those people would have to wait for a replacement booking. It depended on how long the present pressure on wards space continued.
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