Hospitals' IV fluid shortage may impact surgeries for weeks

Baxter International News

Hospitals' IV fluid shortage may impact surgeries for weeks
IV FluidsNancy FosterAmerican Hospital Association
  • 📰 YahooFinanceCA
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 33 sec. here
  • 13 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 55%
  • Publisher: 63%

Surgery schedules around the country may be washed out for several more weeks while a crucial IV and sterile fluids factory remains shut down for hurricane...

Surgery schedules around the country may be washed out for several more weeks while a crucial IV and sterile fluids factory remains shut down for

But flooding triggered by the storm washed out bridges nearby and water came into the factory, forcing the shutdown. Baxter says the site sustained no structural damage.Health systems started conserving fluids shortly after the plant shut down. Some switched patients who can drink fluids to Gatorade or water instead of giving them an IV.

The FDA also issued new temporary guidelines designed to make it easier for compounding pharmacies to produce certain IV drugs that are in short supply.Supply experts are optimistic that the situation will improve, but they can’t say whether these moves will fill the void left by the plant shutdown.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

YahooFinanceCA /  🏆 47. in CA

IV Fluids Nancy Foster American Hospital Association Erin Fox Health Systems North Carolina Hurricane Helene Sterile Fluids University Of Utah Health Orthopedic Surgeries Patients

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Specialty Care RPN – SurgerySpecialty Care RPN – SurgeryThe Organization The Group Health Centre is a progressive multi-specialty ambulatory care health care organization and is one of Canada’s first consumer-sponsored health care facilities.
Read more »

Jays move Varsho to 60-day injured list after shoulder surgery; Martinez reinstatedJays move Varsho to 60-day injured list after shoulder surgery; Martinez reinstatedTORONTO — Star outfielder Daulton Varsho has been transferred to the Toronto Blue Jays' 60-day injured list. Varsho had surgery on his right shoulder Monday. He bats left but throws right handed. He is hitting .
Read more »

Jays move Varsho to 60-day injured list after shoulder surgery; Martinez reinstatedJays move Varsho to 60-day injured list after shoulder surgery; Martinez reinstatedTORONTO — Star outfielder Daulton Varsho has been transferred to the Toronto Blue Jays' 60-day injured list. Varsho had surgery on his right shoulder Monday. He bats left but throws right handed. He is hitting .
Read more »

Jays move Varsho to 60-day injured list after shoulder surgery; Martinez reinstatedJays move Varsho to 60-day injured list after shoulder surgery; Martinez reinstatedTORONTO — Star outfielder Daulton Varsho has been transferred to the Toronto Blue Jays' 60-day injured list. Varsho had surgery on his right shoulder Monday. He bats left but throws right handed. He is hitting .
Read more »

Jays shortstop Bichette to undergo finger surgeryJays shortstop Bichette to undergo finger surgeryToronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a right middle finger fracture.
Read more »

Blue Jays shortstop Bichette to undergo surgery to repair fractured fingerBlue Jays shortstop Bichette to undergo surgery to repair fractured fingerTORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a right middle finger fracture. Bichette suffered the season-ending injury last week while taking grounders during infield practice.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-15 07:58:59