Medically reviewed by Mary Josephine Hessert, DO Hypovolemia is a life-threatening complication that occurs when the loss of ...

IV fluids are essential for rehydration therapy and for replacing blood loss during surgeries. Due to the shortage, doctors nationwide have had to find innovative ways to reduce their use.

The base of these infusions is a saline solution that contains filtered water and enough salt to match the content of human blood. Research from the 1970s suggests IV fluid bags can contain solid ...