The following advisory was issued by the NYSDOH Center for Environmental Health to all Hospitals, Emergency Departments, and Urgent Care Centers regarding an uptick in the presentation of patients who have taken synthetic cannabinoids (ie K2, Spice, etc) with adverse reactions. This information is being shared for awareness purposes. Please share with all your local and regional EMS.
Download the Synthetic Cannabinoid Health Advisory
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Daniel J. Clayton, BS, EMT-P
Deputy Director for Operations
and Emergency Preparedness
New York State Department of Health
Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems
875 Central Avenue
Albany NY 12206
518-402-0996
518-402-0985 (fax)
http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/
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