The major disruptions to the IV fluid supply after Hurricane Helene are the latest in a string of challenges that have exposed vulnerabilities to the broader U.S. supply chain.

IV fluid overload is a common complication in emergency and intensive care settings, in part because predicting a patient’s response to fluids is complex. Individual needs can vary widely and ...

Since last week, Baxter has expanded order capacity to up to 60% of typical volume for some of the most in-demand IV fluids. But the strain persists.