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Rachael Ward

'Grinding halt': shortage could cause hospital chaos

Hospital surgeries could be cancelled as soon as next week, doctors have warned. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia is being urged to boost onshore medical manufacturing as hospitals and veterinary clinics navigate an unprecedented shortage of intravenous fluids.

Hospital surgeries could be cancelled as soon as next week, the Australian Medical Association has warned, while veterinarians have been told to conserve supplies.

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