fluid management

Did the National Fluid Shortage Affect Intraoperative Outcomes?

When Hurricane Helene ravaged North Carolina in 2024, it also took out Baxter’s ability to provide 60% of the United States’ intravenous fluid supplies. Despite significant changes in fluid management strategies, there were no changes in patient outcomes.

The Association Between Fluid Management and Intraoperative Blood Pressure and Patients’ Outcome After Complex Spine Surgeries

"approximately 2 L of net fluid can be a turning point for patients’ postoperative outcomes after complex spine surgeries that can serve as a guide for intraoperative fluid management"