Many U.S. hospitals are conserving critical intravenous fluids to cope with a supply shortage caused by Hurricane Helene. They’re changing protocols for administering drugs and hydration through IVs.
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Shortage of IV fluids leads to canceled surgeries
IV fluids used in hospitals remain in short supply, after Hurricane Helene shut down a key North Carolina factory. The closure has hospitals scrambling to stretch supplies and prioritize care.
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Manufacturers and feds work to stabilize supply of IV fluids for hospitals
After Hurricane Helene flooded an IV fluid factory in North Carolina, the government and industry are trying to mitigate shortages.
