Louisiana Hospitals Face IV Fluid Shortage

A shortage of IV fluids is impacting hospitals in Louisiana after Hurricane Helene damaged a key production facility in North Carolina.

LCMC Health in New Orleans is taking steps to conserve supplies and find alternative sources, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care.

Some patients are receiving alternatives, such as water or Gatorade, and medications may be administered via injection rather than IV.

Medical staff assure that while treatments may differ from standard procedures, patient safety remains a top priority.