Synthetic Cannabinoid Exposure in Adolescents Presenting for Emergency Care

Conclusions Synthetic cannabinoid exposure in adolescents is primarily characterized by CNS manifestations, which are varied and may be life-threatening. Frontline caregivers should maintain a high index of suspicion for synthetic cannabinoids, especially in adolescents who present with unexplained CNS manifestations, as there is no specific toxidrome or confirmatory rapid drug screen to detect them.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research