i need help coming up with an evidenced based question

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here is an example of an evidence based question i came up with. for patients on ventilators does saline breakdown the secretions or complicate the issues?... i want to know what you guys think about this. any reply is appreciated

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Specializes in ICU, Heart/Lung transplant.

I think your question is fine. But if you want another idea. I just did one. How does continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion compare to insulin injections with glycemic control.

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thank you very much ;-)

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An easy way to find info on evidenced based practice/studies is to research the Cochrane Library at:

http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/index.htm

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

Has your instructor (or textbook) given you a specific format to use? You may be required to use the PICU format:

P = Patient, population, or problem

I = Intervention

C = Comparison with other treatments

O = Outcomes

If you are required to use the PICO format, your instructor may want you to re-phrase your question. To do that, start by identifying your P, I, C, and O ... and then put that in a sentence.

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Specializes in ICU, Heart/Lung transplant.

The other relies you got are correct.

My EB question is a systematic review. This was my PICO question: In a population of diabetic adults, how does continuous insulin infusion compare to multiple daily sticks, impact glucose control.

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ithe cochrane library and PICO are wonderful and to be truthful, i have never come across this two helpful links. PICO is wonderful it actually helps you to come up with questions. THANKS GUYS I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR REPLY!!!

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