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Assuming that the results of this article are valid, how much does this article impact on EM clinical practice?Do you have any concerns about the accuracy of the data presented or conclusions of this article?Are there useful educational pearls in this article for residents?Does this article reflect evidence based medicine (EBM)?Are the authors and literature clearly cited?
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Useless information1Yes, many concerns due to many inaccuracies found1Not required knowledge for a competent EP1Not EBM based, only expert opinion1No1
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Not really interesting, not really new, changes nothing22222
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Interesting and new, but doesn't change practice
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Interesting and new, has the potential to change practice4444Yes, authors and general references are listed (but no in-line references)4
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New and important: this would probably change practice for some EPs
5Minimal concerns, only minor inaccuracies found5Yes, there are several (>=3) educational pearls that will make the EP a better practitioner to know, or a few (1-2) every competent EP must know in their practice5Mostly EBM based55
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New and important: this would change practice for most EPs
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This is a "must know" for EPs7No concerns, no inaccuracies found7Yes, there are multiple educational pearls that every competent EP must know in their practice7Yes exclusively EBM based7Yes, authors and in-line references are provided7
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