By Nebraska Panhandle News |
Oct 11, 2024
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts has called for an increase in domestic manufacturing following reports from Nebraska hospitals and patients facing challenges due to a shortage of sterile solutions. The situation was exacerbated by Hurricane Helene, which significantly damaged Baxter's manufacturing facility in North Carolina. Baxter is responsible for supplying around 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States, which were already experiencing shortages prior to the hurricane.