WA hospitals conserving IV fluid in Hurricane Helene aftermath

Washington State Hospital Association said it is unknown what the full impact or how long the supply chain disruption will ultimately be.

SEATTLE — Hospitals in Washington state are having to conserve IV fluid solution amid a supply chain disruption caused by Hurricane Helene.

Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) said it is following national guidance in conserving IV fluids after Hurricane Helene impacted a major manufacturer on the east coast. The Baxter facility in North Carolina supplies approximately 60%, or 1.5 million bags, of the IV solution used in hospitals every day across the country.

WSHA said at this time each hospital and health

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