Application of failure mode and effect analysis in ICU admission of potentially COVID-19 infected patients.

Background: To analyze the admission and treatment process of potentially COVID-19-infected patients in the intensive care unit under normalization, prevention, and control of the pandemic.

Methods: A multidisciplinary team was assembled to develop a flowchart of potentially COVID-19-infected patients admitted to the intensive care unit and identify potential failure steps and modes throughout the process using the failure mode and effect analysis method. Through risk priority number (RPN) analysis of each failure mode, those with the highest impact on nosocomial infection were identified, and the priority of implementation was determined.

The Effect of Astragalus on Humoral and Cellular Immune Response: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human Studies.

Introduction: Astragalus is used in traditional Chinese medicine for immune system disorders. Its effect on immune system function is evaluated in multiple studies. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of Astragalus on humoral and cellular immune response in human studies.