“I need these fluids to live. I depend on it … to get out of bed, to function.” Aguilar used to receive a daily IV drip at her home — but, with the shortage still in effect, she now has to ...

The IV drip is no longer just an emergency medical ... “In the medical environment, we are using that typically as fluid ...

Intravenous (IV) infusion systems are critical in healthcare for delivering medications and fluids directly into a patient's bloodstream. These systems are particularly important in settings such ...

Opens in a new tab or window In late September, Hurricane Helene damaged a major supplier of intravenous (IV) fluids. In this report, we follow up on what has happened since. Hurricane Helene ...

There is a global shortage of saline intravenous (IV) fluids used to treat common medical conditions in humans and animals. A Newcastle vet noticed Lifeblood discarding small amounts of saline ...

Distribution of IV fluids to most hospitals nationwide were reduced 40-60% after the nation’s largest manufacturer was hit by Hurricane Helene. The Baxter North Cove facility in Marion ...