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.

Oct 30, 2024 - 16:28
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Shortage of IV fluids leads to canceled surgeries
A shortages of IV fluids has led to postponed and canceled surgeries at hospitals across the country.

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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