To achieve this, an IV fluid warmer is used, but these are not readily available all over the world. To help rectify this shortcoming, [John Opsahl] started the OpenFluidWarmer project.

So, they set out to analyze the types and amounts of particles in commercial IV fluid bags ... micrometer-level filtration systems could be used to remove the particles during infusion.

The authors of a recent meta-analysis endeavored to provide a definitive assessment of the relative efficacy of these two intravenous fluids ... bias favors the use of sodium bicarbonate.

The American Medical Association is urging CMS to reopen a payment program exception before a March 31 deadline as a nationwide intravenous fluid shortage pummels the healthcare industry.  CMS has ...

This has disrupted the supply of IV fluids to hospitals ... This inventory will be used to support current allocations in the short term.” Several of Baxter’s international plants are ...

IV fluids like saline and sodium lactate solution are essential medicines used across the sector for everything from treating dehydration to helping patients in intensive and post-operative care.