Hospitals across the U.S. are implementing aggressive conservation measures due to a significant shortage of IV fluids resulting from Hurricane Helene's impact on production.
Sam Elgawly, chief of resource stewardship at Inova, stated they have reduced IV fluid usage by 55% since early October, demonstrating effective management despite the crisis.
Baxter International has resumed some production at its North Cove facility, but they do not have a timeline for returning to pre-hurricane production levels.
Elgawly called the IV fluid shortage a crisis and expressed concern about future demands, stating they will plan for continuous management of the situation through 2024.
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