After a hurricane: Delays in surgery and not enough IV fluids test healthcare systems.
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Hurricane Helene caused big problems for hospitals in the US. A factory that makes important fluids for IVs and surgeries was damaged and had to close.
This factory makes most of the fluids used in hospitals every day. It also makes fluids for people who use dialysis at home and special water to clean surgery areas.
Hospitals are trying to save the fluids they have left by using Gatorade and water when possible. They are also delaying surgeries that can wait, like some bone and heart surgeries.
The government and other companies are trying to help. They are bringing fluids from other countries and making more in other factories.
It is unclear when the factory will be back to normal. Hospitals are worried because they like to have extra supplies, especially with flu season coming soon.
Questions
What problems did Hurricane Helene cause for hospitals?
Hurricane Helene caused big problems by damaging a factory that makes important fluids for IVs and surgeries.
What are hospitals doing to manage the shortage of fluids?
Hospitals are using Gatorade and water when possible and delaying some surgeries that can wait.
What is being done to help the situation?
The government and other companies are bringing fluids from other countries and making more in other factories.
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