Now, shortfalls of basic materials such as sterile water and IV bags are hitting another group especially hard: the 25,000 U. S. patients who rely on intravenous nutrition to survive. Got tips?

Among the worst-hit patients are those who rely on parenteral nutrition — IV liquids containing amino acids, lipids, sugars, vitamins and electrolytes. These patients often get the fluid through a ...

This small, vulnerable group has been acutely impacted by the current shortage of IV fluids — and they are falling through the cracks.

Insurance limits, state licensing differences and highly specific nutritional needs pose challenges for patients seeking new IV suppliers in the best of times, she said. The FDA announced Oct.

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Insurance limits, state licensing differences, and highly specific nutritional needs pose challenges for patients seeking new IV suppliers in the best of times, she said. The FDA announced Oct. 9 that ...

Insurance limits, state licensing differences, and highly specific nutritional needs pose challenges for patients seeking new IV suppliers in the best of times, she said. The FDA announced Oct.