Two electric shock survivors have been referred to the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for specialised care from a Nakuru hospital.
Peter Omenda, 39, and Felix Odhiambo, 23, suffered severe burns after electrical power was switched on last Sunday while they were working on a line.
Omende, a father of six, sustained more than 50 per cent of burns while Odhiambo sustained eight per cent burns in the incident at Industrial Area within Nakuru town.
Doctor Rabuogi Logan said Omende’s condition required a referral to the national hospital for further medical observation and care.
“Omende’s condition is not good, that is why he is being referred to KNH for more medical check-up,” said Dr Logan.
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Kidney failure
The doctor said Omende was discovered to have developed kidney failure after internal examination was done.
“The patient has developed kidney failure, a condition that requires a specialist and he may be put on dialysis to manage his condition,” said Dr Logan, adding that electric shock interferes with kidney and muscles.
The doctor added that medics at KNH will put the patient in Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
“Electrical burns cause more internal injuries to a patient, injuries that are discovered gradually,” said the doctor.
He added that Odhiambo underwent internal examination but no injuries have been detected though he requires further medical follow-ups and wound care to avoid any infections.
The two employees of Easy-take Company, contracted to carry out installation, blamed the Kenya Power control room for switching on the line without informing them, an allegation the firm’s Managing Director Ben Chumo denied.
