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Who wrote the material?
  • Is there an author?
  • Who is the author?
  • What are the authors credentials
  • Is the author an expert in the field?
  • Has the author published other work?
  • If the author is an organization or institution, are they reputable?
  • Yes the Authors and editor`s names are listed
  • They are all reputable physicians and work in the field of neonatology
  • Have published multiple papers and other topics on UpToDate
  • Yes the authors, chief editor and contributors names are present
  • They are all Physicians working and teaching in pediatrics
  • They have stated that they have nothing to disclose
  • Additional information is provided with medical societies they are members of
  • Yes the authors of the articles names are present
  • They are all Physicians working and teaching in pediatrics
  • A Google search, provides additional information, resumes and other publications.
  • They have stated that they have nothing to disclose
  • Yes the authors of the articles “NAVA Ventilation in Neonates: Clinical Guidelines and Management Strategies” are stated
  • The authors are a Physicians and respiratory therapist who clinically work with NAVA
  • The authors have published multiple papers on the topic and H Stein is regarded as one of the leading experts in the field
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What is the purpose of the website?
  • Who created the website? Is it a person, institution or organization?
  • What is the purpose of the website, is it factual, educational or fictional?
  • The site is evidence-based, physician-authored educational site
  • It is a clinical decision support resource that is meant to help clinicians care for their patients
  • The site is an evidence-based, educational site
  • Provide educational information to health care providers
  • This is a refutable medical journal
  • The article is a European Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Preterm Infants – 2010 Update
  • The article is published in a NEONATOLOGY TODAY a free monthly newsletter
  • Its purpose is to provide neonatologist with news and information
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When was the information published?
  • When was the information created?
  • When was the information last updated?
  • There is no creation date, however the review states it was last updated in Oct 2012 and was reviewed for currency in Sept 2014
  • There is no creation date, however the review states it was last updated in Sept 2012
  • The article was published in June 2010
  • The article was published in April 2012
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Where did the information come from?
  • What supports the information found on the website?
  • If there a reference list?
  • The information is evidence based and referenced
  • The information is evidence based and referenced
  • The information provided is evidence based and referenced

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Why should I trust the information?
  • Is the information biased or does it push a specific agenda?
  • Does the site contain advertising?
  • Is there any conflict of interest between with advertisements or site supporting organizations?
  • Yes the information found on this site is trustworthy and up to date (as the name suggests).
  • There is no bias, advertising or conflict
  • The information found on this site is trustworthy and evidence based
  • There appears to be no bias in the information provided, however the site does contain advertising
  • The information found in the paper is evidence based
  • There appears to be no bias in the information provided, however the site does contain advertising
  • The information found in the paper is evidence based
  • As this is a free newsletter the site is heavily advertised
  • Although there is no mention of it, the authors would most likely have a close relationship with the ventilator company
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Objectivity

Is the information presented with a minimum of bias? To what extent is the resource trying to sway the opinion of the audience using rhetorical skills (appeals to emotion etc.) instead of logic?

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