Health & Fitness
Mass General Brigham Postpones All Elective Surgeries Due To Lack Of IV Fluid
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October 15, 2024
BOSTON - Mass General Brigham is postponing elective procedures through at least Wednesday this week, leaving many patients wondering what new factors they will have to consider when rescheduling.
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After Hurricane Helene shut down an IV fluid manufacturing plant in North Carolina, Mass General Brigham is only receiving 40% of their usual supply - critical for delivering hydration and medication to patients.
"We use in the area of hundreds of thousands of liters of these fluids across our entire system each month, and so even little bits of conservation make a big difference in terms of preserving our supply," explained Dr. Paul Biddinger, who is the chief preparedness and continuity officer for Mass General Brigham.
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