Yes 3.4.2 Document the disposition of each report identified including reasons for their exclusion if appropriate No 3.5 Manage data collection Yes 3.5.1 At a minimum, use two or more researchers, working independently, to extract quantitative and other critical data from each study. For other types of data, one individual could extract the data while the second individual independently checks for accuracy and completeness. Establish a fair procedure for resolving discrepancies do not simply give final decision-making power to the senior reviewer Single extraction 3.5.2 Link publications from the same study to avoid including data from the same study more than once Yes IOM Standards for Systematic Reviews Part of KDIGO Process? 