Mass General Brigham is temporarily rescheduling non-urgent elective procedures due to a significant shortage of IV fluids, aiming to prioritize immediate patient care.
The FDA has acknowledged a range of shortages affecting IV fluids including Dextrose and Lactated Ringers, with efforts underway to import products to alleviate the issue.
Hurricane Helene has had a drastic effect on the Baxter International facility, leading to a critical shortage of IV fluids that healthcare facilities now face.
Mass General Brigham is proactively contacting patients to reschedule their procedures, while remaining uncertain about the timeline for supply recovery of IV fluids.
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