CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — IV fluids are one of the most commonly used items in hospitals.

Due to Hurricane Helene, hospitals across the country are experiencing IV fluid shortages. according to fdaThe hurricane caused significant damage to Baxter International’s North Cove manufacturing facility in North Carolina, which produces a large portion of the U.S. supply of IV solutions.

Christus Spohn told KRIS6 News they were not affected by the shortage.

An emergency room nurse at Doctor Regional campus Corpus Christi Medical Center (CCMC) told KRIS6 News their hospital is experiencing an IV shortage.
CCMC responded in this statement:
“We have what we need right now. We will continue to monitor the situation and have contingency plans in place to help ensure we maintain adequate supplies.”

Driscoll Children’s Hospital was not available for comment. We’ll be sure to keep you updated.

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