AzPDIC Snake Pit

Clinical toxicologist & researcher, leading a diverse team of individuals investigating the burden of rattlesnake envenoming in Arizona.

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

#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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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

[AZ Poison & Drug Information Center @AzPDIC]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

Read about our center’s work in 2024!

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[AZ Poison & Drug Information Center @AzPDIC]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

The January edition of News from the Pit is now available on our website. This month’s edition discusses the use and effectiveness of rattlesnake vaccines for dogs. https://t.co/P2qGYYHx3G

#tox snakebite #pets #petsafety #rattlesnakebite #vaccine #envenomation #vaccination

[AZ Poison & Drug Information Center @AzPDIC]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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

[AZ Poison & Drug Information Center @AzPDIC]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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

[Thom “NAC” Maciulewicz @ThommyTox]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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

[AzPDIC Snake Pit @AzPDIC_SnakePit]

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