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Criteria | Specific question |
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1 | Was the study population described (inclusion and exclusion criteria included)? |
2 | Is there a description of the sampling (e.g., consecutive patients, if not why not?)? |
3 | Is it clear whether the tests were done prospectively or retrospectively? |
4 | Is there a description of the response test (including fluid bolus)? |
5 | Is there a detailed description of the equipment and techniques used in the tests? |
6 | Is the rationale for cut-offs and ranges given? |
7 | Is there detail of the operators in terms of number and training? |
8 | Is there detail of what information was available to the readers of the response ? |
9 | Were the statistical methods for comparing diagnostic accuracy detailed? |
10 | Are there details of tests of reproducibility? |
11 | Are the patient demographics and comorbidities shown? |
12 | Is there detail of those meeting inclusion criteria but not undergoing either test? |
13 | Was there detail of the interval between predictive and response tests? |
14 | Is there a report cross-tabulating predictive and response test results? |
15 | Is diagnostic accuracy described, including likelihood ratios or data to calculate them? |
16 | Is there mention of how missing values were dealt with (i.e., unobtainable values)? |
17 | Are the estimates of accuracy variability between operators/readers included? |
18 | Are there estimates of reproducibility? |
19 | Is the clinical applicability of the study findings discussed? |
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