Hospitals take steps to conserve IV fluid supply after Helene strikes critical factory

October 4, 2024

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(NBC News) – Baxter International said it would temporarily close production at its North Cove, North Carolina-based facility, raising concerns about a potential nationwide shortage.

Hospitals across the U.S. are taking steps to conserve their supplies of IV fluids after Hurricane Helene struck a critical manufacturing plant belonging to the country’s biggest supplier. (Read More)