Can Transthoracic Echocardiography Be Used to Predict Fluid Responsiveness in the Critically Ill Patient? A Systematic Review

Table 1

Modified STARD criteria assessment [10].

Criteria	Specific question
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?