The BMJ

How Australia survived a sudden shortage of IV fluids

Australia’s recent IV fluid shortage may offer lessons for other countries navigating similar crises, reports Anny Huang From early 2023 healthcare providers in Australia began to see shortages of ...
Business Wire

Vizient Shares Conservation Strategies for Potential IV Fluid Supply Disruption Caused by ...

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Due to the impact to the Baxter International, Inc. North Cove facility in Marion, N.C. from Hurricane Helene, Vizient has published a conservation guide for adult and ...
Washington Times

Hospitals high and dry on IV fluids after major plant shutdown post-Hurricane Helene

U.S. health care providers are racing to ration intravenous (IV) fluids after the country’s largest supplier was forced to halt production in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Baxter ...
The New York Times

U.S. Races to Replenish Storm-Battered Supplies of IV Fluids at Hospitals

The F.D.A. has authorized shipments from overseas plants to ease shortages of IV bags caused by Hurricane Helene as hospitals begin rationing fluids to protect the sickest patients. By Christina ...