MGB stops delaying cases amid IV fluid shortage

By Isabel Hart • Published October 21, 2024 • Updated on October 21, 2024 at 3:14 pm

An anesthesiologist prepares an IV drip in operating room. At MGB, in inpatient cases, a majority of patients do at some point require IV fluids.

Mass General Brigham is no longer delaying non-emergency procedures due to a shortage of intravenous fluids, but said rationing is continuing.

Last week, the state's largest health system deferred approximately 30% of scheduled non-urgent procedures between Oct. 13 and 17. The fluids have been in short supply nationwide because of Hurricane Helene.

Mass General Brigham has suspended some surgeries amid a national IV fluid shortage. Follow NBC10 Boston: https://instagram.com/nbc10boston https://tiktok.com/@nbc10boston https://facebook.com/NBC10Boston https://twitter.com/NBC10Boston

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