Mitigation strategies for IV fluids (IVF) national shortage

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Mitigation strategies for IV fluids (IVF) national shortage

What are mitigation strategies being utilized to conserve IVF bags?
We are considering:
1. IVP cephalosporins
2. IV to PO conversions whenever possible