We are a pediatric hospital and frequently use empty, sterile IV bags. With the national shortage we are implementing processes to conserve our supply. We have: 1) split IV doses up to 240ml into equal volume syringes 2) Compound selected drips in pre-made IV fluid bags 3) Compound stock bags of medication in larger volumes 4) Communicated with providers for IV to PO conversion and timely discontinuing of IV fluids 5) Antibiotic Stewardship will help ensure antibiotics are ordered with the longest acceptable frequency.

We are interested in any other steps hospitals have taken to conserve their supply of IV bags.