Episode 19: Urgent Look at the IV Solution Shortage

18/10/2024 12 min Temporada 1 Episodio 19
Episode 19: Urgent Look at the IV Solution Shortage

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Episode Synopsis

In Episode 19, we take an urgent look at the critical IV solution shortage impacting EMS and healthcare systems in the wake of Hurricane Helene. We explore the immediate recommendations for conserving IV fluids, the strategies the FDA is implementing to mitigate the crisis, and the President's decision to invoke the Defense Production Act. Additionally, we discuss the broader issue of health system resilience and how EMS agencies can prepare for and adapt to supply chain disruptions during emergencies.

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