Abstract

DIAZ DE TUESTA REVILLA, I.. Injuries induced by direct contact with Cavalry vehicles radio antennas. Sanid. Mil. [online]. 2014, vol.70, n.3, pp.188-190. ISSN 1887-8571.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1887-85712014000300008.

Sustained exposure to radio emissions could be related to injuries in the subcutaneous tissue. We present two cases registered in shooters of Cavalry Exploration Vehicle (VEC) after maneuvers in Lebanon operation area, consisting of an unusual swelling of adipose tissue in right forearm, with no known history of contusions, chemical contacts or irradiation, and with preserved skin integrity, which coincides with areas of possible contact with the antenna of the vehicle. Since the previous relation is only observational, causality is not decisive, but the findings suggest that measures should be taken in operators of cars with folding antennas, in order to reduce the risk of exposure to electromagnetic radiation.

Keywords : Subcutaneous fat; Diathermy; Radio waves; Military personnel; Radiation.

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