When Snakes Bite: Pre-Hospital Care

Emergency Preparedness (Audio) by UCTV

Sep 1, 201700:01:42Science & Medicine

Creatures bite, sting and release toxins. Emergency medicine doctor Daniel Repplinger talks proper caring for snake bites, before visiting the hospital. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyon...

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