Post-Helene, Patients Who Rely on IV Nutrition Face Severe Shortages - KFF Health News
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Hurricane Helene, which struck North Carolina last month, wrecked a Baxter International factory that produced 60 percent of the country’s IV fluids, according to the American Hospital Association. The company is rationing its products, and some hospitals have delayed or canceled surgeries that require large amounts of IV hydration. Among the worst-hit patients are those who rely on parenteral nutrition — IV…
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