Critical supplies of IV contrast media running out because of COVID lockdowns in China

[MdRef]

Shanghai, China has entered a sixth week of paralyzing COVID lockdowns— with no end in sight. The ripple effect is being felt across the healthcare system in the U.S. Much-needed intravenous contrast dye, produced at a manufacturing plant in Shanghai, is running out.

Hospitals are now rationing care because of the severe shortage of the IV contrast media.

FDA reports shortage of GE contrast media for CT imaging | AHA News

A GE Healthcare facility that makes the contrast media in Shanghai, China, had to shut down temporarily due to a COVID-19 lockdown.

www.aha.org

 

[MrockStar]

Its just the beginning of more critical shortages because of the sever Shanghai lockdowns.

 

["Roger"]

Since the immediate cause of the crisis is the Chinese covid lockdown, this link had to be posted in this forum. This, however, is just part of a broader concern. It is totally deplorable (IMHO) how we (the US) have allowed ourselves to become totally dependent on China for most of the ingredients in our medications. Totally scary. Cheaper is not always better.

 

[davidvel]

Shanghai, China has entered a sixth week of paralyzing COVID lockdowns— with no end in sight. The ripple effect is being felt across the healthcare system in the U.S. Much-needed intravenous contrast dye, produced at a manufacturing plant in Shanghai, is running out.

Hospitals are now rationing care because of the severe shortage of the IV contrast media.

FDA reports shortage of GE contrast media for CT imaging | AHA News

A GE Healthcare facility that makes the contrast media in Shanghai, China, had to shut down temporarily due to a COVID-19 lockdown.

www.aha.org

This is great news. That contrast has horrible side effects, way worse than the covid vaccine. People have died from its use. A doctor on the internet said no one should let their radiologist use it.

 

[Patri]

This is great news. That contrast has horrible side effects, way worse than the covid vaccine. People have died from its use. A doctor on the internet said no one should let their radiologist use it.

A doctor on the internet? I’ll go for that.

 

[Superchief]

Since the immediate cause of the crisis is the Chinese covid lockdown, this link had to be posted in this forum. This, however, is just part of a broader concern. It is totally deplorable (IMHO) how we (the US) have allowed ourselves to become totally dependent on China for most of the ingredients in our medications. Totally scary. Cheaper is not always better.

This is exactly why I am very skeptical of electric cars that depend on lithium batteries replacing hybrids that run on something we have plenty of (if we are allowed to produce it).

 

[MrockStar]

Also the extra weight of the batteries causes extra tire wear and is harder on roads than the same ice car.

This is exactly why I am very skeptical of electric cars that depend on lithium batteries replacing hybrids that run on something we have plenty of (if we are allowed to produce it).

 

[davidvel]

A doctor on the internet? I’ll go for that.

Yep, Dr. Jen says it is dangerous. Must be true. Everyone should stop using it.

 

[MULTIZ321]

Hospitals ration CT scans, other procedures over shortage of contrast dye

Hospitals ration CT scans, other procedures over shortage of contrast dye

A GE plant in Shanghai that makes the dye, which can save lives by revealing blood clots and tumors, temporarily closed because of a lockdown.

www.nbcnews.com

Richard

 

[VegasBella]

I've had two of those scans. They are literally the WEIRDEST medical experience I have had so far. It's short but odd. It makes you feel like you wet the bed! But you didn't. So bizarre.