Emergency laparotomy care in Australia - Infographic
The first national Emergency Laparotomy Clinical Care Standard was released on 1 May 2026, outlining best practice care for this high-risk surgical procedure for abdominal conditions.
This infographic includes national data on hospital care and mortality rates in Australia, and summarises 4 key elements to improve clinical care for emergency laparotomy.
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Emergency laparotomy care in Australia - Infographic
- For more information:
- Emergency Laparotomy Clinical Care Standard
- Publication Year:
- 2026
- Resource Type:
- Poster or infographic
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