TOPIC: ventilator-associated pneumonia Question being Asked: Among mechanically ventilated COVID 19 patients, does the use of adequate oral care such as chlorhexidine compared to no oral care help reduce the occurrence of ventilator-associated pneumonia? A. Clinical Question Describe the problem. What is the focus of your work? Explain the significance of the problem in terms of patient outcomes. What health outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this is a problem? You may find support on websites for government or professional organizations. State the purpose of your paper. What will your paper do or describe? This is similar to a problem statement. The purpose of this paper is to . . . B. Levels of Evidence What is the best type of evidence to answer that question (e.g., RCT, cohort study, qualitative study, etc.)? References MUST be from within the last 5 years!!
