Dr. Brian Iriye Shares His Thoughts on the Importance of Regional Neonatal ICUs in Real Vegas Magazine’s Latest Edition
High Risk Pregnancy Center is excited to share one of Dr. Iriye’s latest article publications in Real Vegas Magazine, “Creating Regional Neonatal ICUs to Better Protect Babies and Moms.”
As a specialist in high-risk neonatal and maternal-fetal medicine, Dr. Iriye shares his expert advice on the current neonatal ICU layout throughout Nevada.
Throughout this compelling feature, Dr. Iriye provides thoughtful insight into actionable and measurable ways to streamline care, reduce the strain on mothers, and, most importantly, create a steady decline in the neonatal premature fatality rate, especially for those born under 1.5kg (3.3 lbs.).
“Creating Regional Neonatal ICUs to Better Protect Babies and Moms” in Summary
In his latest article published in Real Vegas magazine, Dr. Iriye compares the approach to the need for regional neonatal ICUs.
This analogy is so important and is the perfect way to summarize the current state of the neonatal ICU layout in Nevada.
Although adding level 3 or 4 NICUs may seem helpful to babies born prematurely, increasing units, beds, and thus revenue is not the solution. According to Dr. Iriye. In fact, the solution is quite the opposite.
Dr. Iriye believes the best way to create a more community-centered solution is by utilizing experienced care in hospitals that push for a regionalized center approach over numerous medical centers – It is really a push for quality over quantity.
This solution would reduce costs, create a cohesive plan for high-risk parents and babies, and reduce neonatal deaths and unnecessary handicap numbers significantly.
To read more on Dr. Iriye’s thoughts, read the entire article here.
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About Dr. Brian Iriye
With almost 30 years of experience in maternal-fetal medicine as a high-risk subspecialist, Dr. Iriye has a wealth of knowledge about managing high-risk pregnancies and neonatal care, especially in NICU settings.
Dr. Iriye’s unique and valuable insight has made a lasting impact on the medical community. He and the staff at HRPC continue to help mothers and children experience safe and healthy labor and delivery in the Nevada area.
Dr. Iriye has a unique and respected background as the past president of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine– the world’s largest and most respected high-risk pregnancy organization.
He also serves as the current president of Hera Women’s Health– a company striving to change the model of care for women to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Aside from his latest article in Real Vegas Magazine, Dr. Iriye has authored many notable articles and been interviewed for news sources in:
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- American Journal of Perinatology
- British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Journal of Maternal-Fetal Neonatal Medicine
- Journal of Perinatology
- Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
- OB/GYN Hospitalist Medicine: Principles and Practice
- Protocols of High-Risk Pregnancies
- The New York Times
- The Wall Street Journal
- Dallas Morning News
- Kaiser Health News
Above all else, Dr. Iriye remains committed to helping women “achieve the healthiest pregnancy outcomes possible.” His experience and expertise have afforded him that achievement time and again.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Iriye or for more information, call 702-382-3200.