It is the bicarbonate in the blood that I am concerned about. If it turns out we want low bicarbonate levels an the common tests for CO2 measure bicarbonate level then many people on the forum showing results with high bicarbonate actually have a problem, while they have been reassured that it is a good sign.
In its broadest form, evidence-based medicine is the application of the scientific method into healthcare decision-making. Medicine has a long tradition of both basic and clinical research that dates back at least to Avicenna.
You can find evidence based practice articles by searching in our research databases. Use the link below to get to our Research Databases for Health. Use the CINAHL database. In the Advanced search one of the boxes available for limiting your type of search is called Evidence-Based Practice.