Hospitals nationwide struggle with IV fluid shortages after Hurricane Helene disrupts supply chain [CBS News]
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The supply chain disruption has led many hospitals to adopt conservation measures, including delaying elective surgeries, as they work to manage limited resources. CBS News Miami explored how Florida hospitals are dealing with this fallout. "All with the focus of minimizing any disruption in patient care," said Mary Mayhew, President and CEO of the Florida Hospital Association. IV fluids, critical for hydrating patients and delivering medications, are a staple of modern medicine. However, the current shortage of these sterilized water-and-salt solutions is forcing hospitals to find alternative methods. "Hospitals are adopting national protocols," Mayhew explained. "For example, you may use oral antibiotics instead of IV medications. There are also measures related to pre-and post-surgery care, all aimed at safely conserving IV fluids while managing the limited supply." Mayhew and the Florida Hospital Association are concerned the situation may worsen before improving. "My
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