Prior to publication of the final evidence report, the EPC sought input from independent Peer Reviewers without financial conflicts of interest. However, the conclusions and synthesis of the scientific literature presented in this report do not necessarily represent the views of individual reviewers.

Peer Reviewers must disclose any financial conflicts of interest greater than $5,000 and any other relevant business or professional conflicts of interest. Because of their unique clinical or content expertise, individuals with potential nonfinancial conflicts may be retained. The TOO and the EPC work to balance, manage, or mitigate any potential nonfinancial conflicts of interest identified.

The list of Peer Reviewers follows:

• Kathleen Brown, M.D.
  Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine
  The George Washington University School of Medicine
  Associate Division Chief, Medical Director of Quality Division of Emergency Medicine
  Children’s National Medical Center
  Washington, DC
• Mary Fallat, M.D., FACS, FAAP
  Hirikati S. Nagaraj Professor and Chief, Pediatric Surgery
  University of Louisville School of Medicine
  Louisville, KY
• Richard C. Hunt, M.D., FACEP
  Senior Medical Advisor, National Healthcare Preparedness Programs
  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  Washington, DC