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Table 2 The definitions of the certainly of evidence

From: ARDS Clinical Practice Guideline 2021

Certainty

Definition

Notation

High

Highly confident that the effect estimates supports the recommendation

A

Moderate

Moderate confidence that the effect estimates supports the recommendation

B

Low

Limited confidence that the effect estimates supports the recommendation

C

Very low

Almost no confidence in the effect estimates to support the recommendation

D