**IV Fluid Shortage Exposes Wasteful Hospital Practices**

A recent shortage of IV fluids has revealed that some hospitals were using more than necessary, highlighting the need for more efficient resource management. The scarcity was caused by damage to a Baxter facility due to Hurricane Ian, leading to changes in hospital practices.

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-11-12/iv-fluid-shortage-hurricane-damage-to-baxter-facility-drives-change