Analysis of overall level of evidence behind the Institute of Healthcare Improvement ventilator-associated pneumonia guidelines
Background Clinical practice guidelines are developed to assist in patient care but the evidence basis for many guidelines has recently been called into question. Methods We conducted a literature review using PubMed and analyzed the overall quality of evidence and made strength of recommendation...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Arizona Thoracic Society
2011-08-01
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| Series: | Southwest Journal of Pulmonary and Critical Care |
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| Online Access: | http://www.swjpcc.com/critical-care/2011/8/22/analysis-of-overall-level-of-evidence-behind-the-institute-o.html?SSScrollPosition=62 |