ALS clinicians,
The attached advisory is regarding a drug that has been confirmed/detected in Washington County.
Please see the public health advisory for medetomidine as published by the Maryland Health Department. Please read and be familiar with the effects, short and long term. Narcan may restore breathing, but it is unlikely to restore mental status.
If you have any questions after familiarizing yourself, please let me know!
<www.washco-md.net/emergency-services/>
Melanie Higgins, BS, NRP Captain – EMS Quality Assurance Division of Emergency Services 16232 Elliott Parkway Williamsport, MD 21795 (cell) 240-527-5940 (office) 240-313-2911 (fax) 240-313-4375 www.washco-md.net<www.washco-md.net/>
From: Janelle Martin <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2026 9:15 AM To: Higgins, Melanie <[email protected]> Subject: Medetomidine advisory
WARNING!! This message originated from an External Source. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Any claims of being a County official or employee should be disregarded.
The attached advisory is regarding a drug that has been confirmed/detected in Washington County.
Please see the public health advisory for medetomidine as published by the Maryland Health Department. Please read and be familiar with the effects, short and long term. Narcan may restore breathing, but it is unlikely to restore mental status.
If you have any questions after familiarizing yourself, please let me know!
<www.washco-md.net/emergency-services/>Melanie Higgins, BS, NRP Captain – EMS Quality Assurance Division of Emergency Services 16232 Elliott Parkway Williamsport, MD 21795 (cell) 240-527-5940 (office) 240-313-2911 (fax) 240-313-4375 www.washco-md.net<www.washco-md.net/>
From: Janelle Martin <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2026 9:15 AM To: Higgins, Melanie <[email protected]> Subject: Medetomidine advisory
WARNING!! This message originated from an External Source. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Any claims of being a County official or employee should be disregarded.
Medetomidine-in-RAD-advisory.pdf