Be Alert for Changes Due to IV Fluid Shortages

November 2024

You’ll be called on to help your hospital conserve IV fluids.

This time, shortages are due to the impact of Hurricane Helene on Baxter’s North Carolina facility...and are likely to last several months.

Help maximize using po fluids and meds. Assist in identifying candidates for IV-to-po switches. For instance, alert your pharmacist if you see that patients with oral meds on their profile are also getting orders for injectable meds.

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