Allina Health resumes normal operations amidst nationwide IV fluid shortage
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(ABC 6 News) — In Minnesota, Allina Health says it is starting to reschedule surgeries that were canceled in light of a nationwide IV fluid shortage due to Hurricane Helene.
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The storm damaged the North Carolina Baxter facility — the nation’s leading manufacturer of IV fluids.
While the shortage is not over, Allina says through its conservation efforts and delivery of additional supplies, it is resuming normal clinical operations at all of its sites.
However, Allina still expects to receive fewer amounts of IV fluid resources through the end of the year.