The CDC issued a health advisory Oct. 12 with guidelines on how systems and leaders can manage the supply disruptions of peritoneal dialysis and intravenous solutions. In September, Hurricane Helene ...

Flooding from Hurricane Helene damaged a Baxter plant in Marion, N.C., which produces about 60% of the U.S.’ supply of IV fluids. On Oct. 3, Baxter customers received a letter from the company ...

As we mark the first anniversary of flooding from Hurricane Helene that devastated parts of North Carolina, the anesthesia ...

In a new evidence-based clinical guideline, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends isotonic intravenous fluids (IVFs) with appropriate potassium chloride and dextrose for most children ...

A clinical trial led by researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa and published in the New England Journal of Medicine illustrates a powerful and efficient approach for comparing ...

The management of intravenous fluids in paediatrics remains a critical component of care in both routine and acute settings. Intravenous fluid therapy is not only essential for hydration and ...

There are many clinical aspects to consider when determining an optimal fluid and electrolytes prescription for the ELBW infant. There are a few general guidelines that can be recommended: Fluids ...

(AP) - Surgery schedules around the country may be washed out for several more weeks while a crucial IV and sterile fluids factory remains shut down for hurricane-related damage. People often plan non ...

UnityPoint Health CMO Gregory Johnson was involved in a successful crisis management effort last year after Hurricane Helene inflicted severe damage on a medical-grade fluid manufacturing plant in ...