title: Unusual Electric Burns Caused by Communication Disc Contact with a High-voltage Electric Transmission Cable: a Potential Occupational Hazard.
abstract: The case reported is that of a communications technician admitted to hospital with 38% burns sustained while climbing a communications mast. The mast was erected less than 3 metres from a 33 kv electric transmission cable. His condition is described, as also the treatment he received until his discharge three months later. In the absence of guidelines regarding the erection of such masts, a number of recommendations are made.
authors: Departments of Surgery, Burns and Plastic Unit, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos.
authors: I O
authors: IO
authors: Fadeyibi
authors: M C
authors: MC
authors: Izegbu
authors: A S
authors: AS
authors: Benebo
authors: S A
authors: SA
authors: Ademuluyi