US Doctors Are Running Low on IV Fluids After Hurricane Helene

More than 86% of US health-care providers surveyed in a recent poll say they’re experiencing shortages of IV fluids after a key manufacturing facility was shut down due to damage from Hurricane Helene.

Just over half of the health systems that responded to a survey from Premier Inc. said they have fewer than 11 days of IV fluids on hand, down from the typical supply of 15 to 22 days. Premier, which helps hospitals purchase medical products, surveyed 257 providers earlier this week. The company says the survey represents about 10% of the US hospital system.

Baxter International Inc. ...