Helene ravaged the NC plant that makes 60% of the country's IV fluid supplyHurricane Helene's destruction may lead to a nationwide shortage of essential intravenous fluids due to damage at a major manufacturing facility.
IV fluid shortage is beginning to impact local hospitalsMass General Brigham is rescheduling elective procedures due to a shortage of IV fluids caused by weather-related impacts on a major supplier.
Nationwide IV fluid shortage changing how hospitals manage patient hydrationIV fluid shortages nationwide prompt hospitals to rethink hydration strategies and implement aggressive conservation measures.
Hurricane Helene Wrecked Facility That Produces 60 Percent of US's IV FluidsHospitals are drastically reducing IV fluid usage due to a severe supply shortage likely lasting through 2024.
Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane HeleneHurricane Helene has caused a significant IV fluid shortage for hospitals, primarily due to Baxter International's production halt.Baxter controls 60% of U.S. IV fluid supply, and its closure poses serious risks to patient care during surgeries.
Helene ravaged the NC plant that makes 60% of the country's IV fluid supplyHurricane Helene's destruction may lead to a nationwide shortage of essential intravenous fluids due to damage at a major manufacturing facility.
IV fluid shortage is beginning to impact local hospitalsMass General Brigham is rescheduling elective procedures due to a shortage of IV fluids caused by weather-related impacts on a major supplier.
Nationwide IV fluid shortage changing how hospitals manage patient hydrationIV fluid shortages nationwide prompt hospitals to rethink hydration strategies and implement aggressive conservation measures.
Hurricane Helene Wrecked Facility That Produces 60 Percent of US's IV FluidsHospitals are drastically reducing IV fluid usage due to a severe supply shortage likely lasting through 2024.
Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane HeleneHurricane Helene has caused a significant IV fluid shortage for hospitals, primarily due to Baxter International's production halt.Baxter controls 60% of U.S. IV fluid supply, and its closure poses serious risks to patient care during surgeries.
Shortage of IV fluids leads to canceled surgeriesThe ongoing shortage of IV fluids is causing widespread surgery cancellations, notably affecting patients awaiting critical procedures and diagnoses.
Hospitals scramble as storms worsen IV fluid shortagesHospitals are facing a critical shortage of IV fluids, prompting drastic measures including postponing surgeries and offering alternative hydration solutions.