U.S. IV Fluid Shortage Post-Hurricane Helene

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Hurricane Helene triggers IV fluid shortage in U.S. Is Canada next? - National | Globalnews.ca

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Hospitals across the U.S. are scrambling to manage a shortage of IV fluids after Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of a key facility that produces most of the nation’s supply.

The medical company also supplies IV fluid to Canada but so far there have been no reported shortages.

The shortage happened after the hurricane made landfall in Florida on Sept. 26 .

AMA urged the U.S. government to take immediate action to increase the supply of IV solutions for hospitals.

AMA has called for a national emergency to be declared under the National Emergencies Act .

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center said it was postponing some elective surgeries for the upcoming days .

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