Electrical burn caused by contact of radio receiver antenna with overhead cables

M Sengezer; H Duman; N Selmanpakoğlu

doi:10.1016/0305-4179(95)92002-t

Electrical burn caused by contact of radio receiver antenna with overhead cables

Burns. 1995 Sep;21(6):467-8. doi: 10.1016/0305-4179(95)92002-t.

Authors

M Sengezer¹, H Duman, N Selmanpakoğlu

Affiliation

¹ Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Medical School, Ankara, Turkey.

PMID: 8554692
DOI: 10.1016/0305-4179(95)92002-t

Abstract

Two soldiers suffering from electrical burns due to contact of radio receiver antenna with overhead cables are presented. The necessary preventive measures for such injuries are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Burns, Electric / etiology*
Burns, Electric / prevention & control
Burns, Electric / surgery
Electric Wiring
Humans
Male
Military Personnel