Evidence-Based Practices

Evidence-based practices are medical practices supported by research using the scientific method.  The IPEC has created and compiled documents relating to evidence-based practices for the medical issues below.  To view the publicly available documentation, click the respective links.

Central Line - When a central venous line is used on patients, a small number of them may develop infections.  However, there are a number of evidence-based practices that can minimize the number of patients that will develop these infections.  
Click here for documents relating to Central Line Infections practices  

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) - When mechanical ventilation is used on patients, a small number of them may develop pneumonia relating to the mechanical ventilation.  However, there are a number of evidence-based practices that can minimize the number of patients that will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). 

Click here for documents relating to VAP practices


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