Wilderness: Sea Snake Bite (cont.)
Medical Author:
Scott D. Fell, DO, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP
Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEPDr. Balentine received his undergraduate degree from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. He attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in1983. He completed his internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia and his Emergency Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, where he served as chief resident. IN THIS ARTICLE
Synonyms and Keywordswilderness: sea snake bite, sea snake venom Author and EditorAuthor: Scott D. Fell, DO, FAAEM Editor: Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP REFERENCE: Last Editorial Review: 7/30/2012 Must Read Articles Related to Wilderness: Sea Snake Bite
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