#DYK News From The Pit, our center's monthly newsletter, focuses on topics related to envenomations. Subscribe using the following link to get each month's issue delivered to your inbox https://t.co/phCho9KhHP
#envenomation#rattlesnake#rattlesnakebite#toxicology#herpetology
The August edition of News From The Pit is now available. This month's newsletter discusses compartment syndrome: what it is & how to diagnose it, and fasciotomies. Read the newsletter here: https://t.co/FhZ5tplHeE
#rattlesnakebite#healthcare#emergencydepartment#toxicology
Just Published!! Our center conducted a study to compare patient-reported outcomes regarding tissue injury cased by rattlesnake envenomation for patients treated with Crofab or Anavip. https://t.co/qaeY8YHDvY
#rattlesnake#rattlesnakebite#envenomation#crofab#anavip#research
In this month's newsletter, Dr. Larsen discusses Tim Friede's attempt at venom immunity via self-inflicted snakebites and provides a clinical perspective on the matter. Access the newsletter here: https://t.co/4yTkpegmFg
#envenomation#snakebite#venom#MedTox#herpetology
The latest edition of our newsletter discusses the controversial history surrounding the use of pressure bandage immobilization for rattlesnake envenomations. https://t.co/JjgGlrPSQj
#MedTox#toxicology#envenomation
The March edition of News From The Pit is available on our website. This month’s newsletter discusses rattlesnake behavior during snake season and provides safety tips! https://t.co/8hxcQ3xRr6
#rattlesnakes#toxicology#MedTox#snakebites
Our 2024 Annual Report is now available on our website. This report summarizes the experiences of our center in 2024, including information on our most common calls, public education efforts, and media presence. https://t.co/1IMAjcQaI6
#annualreport#MedTox#poisoncontrol
The February edition of News From The Pit is now available on our website. This month's newsletter discusses the risks and outcomes associated with rattlesnake bites among migrant populations. https://t.co/KckrqH2bdu
#rattlesnake#snakebite#healthcare#envenomation#toxicology
We are excited to launch our newsletter, The Poison Prevention Script! Subscribe to get information on preventing poisonings and envenomations sent to you each month. https://t.co/XKWqaUawcX
#publichealth#healtheducation#tox#prevention#poisonings
Our December newsletter is now online. This month’s issue discusses the use of rattlesnake pills & presentation of Salmonella after use. https://t.co/LOfr1Wuotm
#toxicology#MedTwitter#supplements#rattlesnakes
Happy Halloween! 🎃 Our treat to you is a special edition of News From The Pit documenting some of our most interesting snakebite cases resulting from people encountering rattlesnakes in unexpected places. https://t.co/cZN7sxxDGn
#tox#MedTwitter#rattlesnakes#snakebite#venom
The October edition of News From The Pit is now available on our website. This month's newsletter discusses rattlesnake activity during the fall season and precautions you can take to prevent a bit. Read the newsletter here: https://t.co/2v5Nm2RUa8
#rattlesnake#tox#venom
The August edition of News From The Pit is now on our website. This month’s newsletter discusses the proper use of rattlesnake fencing to prevent rattlesnake encounters around the home. https://t.co/6JHVgfCU08
#rattlesnakes#envenomation#snakebite#homesafety#toxicology
JUST PUBLISHED: Article describes cases of suspected rattlesnake encounters in Arizona reported to the AZPDIC between 1999 & 2023. Cases were analyzed to identify populations & circumstances associated with encounters. https://t.co/yGIEkNyPIy
#rattlesnake#envenomation#tox
Have you seen rattlesnakes around your home? In this month’s newsletter learn about the factors that attract rattlesnakes to residential locations and what you can do to deter snakes from your home. https://t.co/gVe9CYcUN2
#rattlesnakes#homesafety#desertwildlife#tox
Check out @ThommyTox's latest publication reviewing the kinematics of venom expulsion & cases of topical ocular exposures to rattlesnake bodily fluids! 🐍👀#MedTwitter#TwitteRx@AzPDIC@ToxAndHound
Latest manuscript is out! We discuss the kinematics of rattle-🐍 venom expulsion & patients who thought venom was sprayed on their face, really got a face full of musk aka “ass-nectar”. Free link below #MedTwitter#TwitteRx@BrandeckerKevin
https://t.co/g70GGKB5Lk
In this month's NEWS FROM THE PIT, Mike Cardwell dives into the folklore surrounding Mohave Rattlesnakes. Check it out in the link below! #ToxTweets#MedTwitter#TwitteRx 🐍
https://t.co/afIsdzLRJ3
As the spring is upon us, this month's NEWS FROM THE PIT deliver's our "Snake Season Message" of factors leading to snakebites & what you can do to avoid a danger noodle from biting you! Check it out in the link below! #MedTwitter#TwitteRx 🐍🐍🐍 https://t.co/AfFsv1whza
In this month's NEWS FROM THE PIT, we discuss the historical use of cryotherapy for rattlesnake envenomation. Check it out in the link below! #MedTwitter#TwitteRx 🐍https://t.co/W3Jm3dCkKI