Shortage of IV fluid is forcing hospitals across country to delay surgeries
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Damage from Hurricane Helene prompted two of the largest IV fluid manufacturers in the U.S. to temporarily close.
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The two largest IV fluid manufacturers in the U.S. — B. Braun Medical and Baxter International — have temporarily closed facilities in Florida and North Carolina, leading to the supply crunch.
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