Table 1 Recommendations according to the GRADE methodology
From: Diagnosis and management of metabolic acidosis: guidelines from a French expert panel
Recommendation according to the GRADE methodology | ||
|---|---|---|
High level of evidence | Strong recommendation “… should be done…” | Grade 1+ |
Moderate level of evidence | Optional recommendation “… should probably be done…” | Grade 2+ |
Insufficient level of evidence | Recommendation in the form of an expert opinion “The experts suggest…” | Expert opinion |
Moderate level of evidence | Optional recommendation “… should probably not be done…” | Grade 2− |
High level of evidence | Strong recommendation “… should not be done…” | Grade 1− |