The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health update today to provide information on: 1) the current status of a multistate outbreak of coagulopathy from exposure to synthetic cannabinoid products (e.g., Spice, synthetic marijuana, K2) containing a vitamin K-dependent antagonist agent, brodifacoum; 2) the emergence of 2 new clinical scenarios; and 3) recommendations to help clinicians make decisions related to these 2 new clinical scenarios.
For suspected cases in Los Angeles County:
- Report immediately to LA County Department of Public Health Substance Abuse Prevention and Control: 626-299-3504
- Contact California Poison Control for questions related to diagnostic testing and management: 800-222-1222
California Poison Control also has additional information regarding synthetic cannabinoids.
The full CDC communication is below and online.
