AHMEDABAD: A nine-year-old child from Nadiad got electrocuted while trying to catch a kite. The current from the 11KV line was so strong that he was flung about eight feet away and his entire body started turning bluish, with bleeding from his nose and mouth. As he went into a coma, he was immediately shifted to Ahmedabad for treatment.
Dr Hardik Patel, a city-based pediatric critical care specialist, said the case was critical on multiple accounts. “The majority of his internal organs were not functioning properly. His heart was pumping at about 10% capacity and his lungs had been ruptured. Due to inflammation, he was getting epileptic seizures. He was put on a ventilator and different treatment protocols were started to ensure that his internal organs get support,” he said.
After seven days of intensive care and monitoring, the child started responding. “After 12 days, he was discharged on Tuesday, with his internal organs healing. This case is unusual as mortality in such cases is high after such injuries. We appeal to all to exercise caution while enjoying Uttarayan,” he said.
