Table 1 Recommendations according to the GRADE methodology
From: Formal guidelines: management of acute respiratory distress syndrome
Recommendations according to the GRADE methodology | ||
|---|---|---|
High level of proof | Strong recommendation “…should be done…” | Grade 1 + |
Moderate level of proof | Optional recommendation “… should probably be done…” | Grade 2 + |
Insufficient level of proof | Recommendation in the form of an expert opinion “The experts suggest…” | Expert opinion |
Moderate level of proof | Optional recommendation “… should probably not be done…” | Grade 2 − |
High level of proof | Strong recommendation “…should not be done…” | Grade 1 − |
Insufficient level of proof | No recommendation | |