The storm flooded a Baxter International factory in North Carolina that was making 60% of the national supply of IV fluids, which are used routinely during many surgeries and procedures.
IV fluids used in hospitals remain in short supply, after Hurricane Helene shut down a key North Carolina factory. The closure has hospitals... Shortage of IV fluids leads to canceled surgeries ...
A crucial manufacturer of IV fluids has resumed operations, but supply shortages across the country could last a few more weeks. Crew and passengers on a United Airlines flight had to stop what ...