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IV fluid shortages caused by Hurricane Helene continue across US
The continued shortage of intravenous, or IV, saline fluids has forced many hospitals across the nation and in Utah to put off some nonurgent and elective surgeries. The shortage is caused by Hurricane Helene’s damage to Baxter Medical’s North Cove plant, which is close to Ashville, North Carolina. The plant, which makes 60% of the nation’s IV fluid supplies, closed due to flooding. “Currently, Utah’s hospitals are in a ‘yellow status’ with about two weeks of supplies on hand, thanks primarily to their conservation efforts,” said Jordan Sorenson, director of behavioral ...
