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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Bageshri Savyasachi

ACT 'conserving' IV fluid to maintain stock during national shortage

While other state departments put out safety alerts amid a national shortage of intravenous fluid the ACT has "several" weeks of stock left, health officials said.

IV fluids, which contain saline and other additives, are used in medical care to prevent dehydration and maintain blood volume.

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