The Professionals (2006)
Opening New Paths to Save Young Lives
2017 • E11 Jul 15, 2017 60m
Ikuya Ueta, Pediatric Intensivist
Japan's adoption of pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) has been far slower than other countries. Dr. Ikuya Ueta learned about pediatric intensive care in the US, and has been a pioneer in bringing this form of healthcare to Japan. Ueta has treated 10,000 children whose lives were at risk, achieving a survival rate of 98%. He sorts every treatment he's administered, every medication he's prescribed, and how every patient responded into a mental map. With each new patient, he plots out a path to recovery on that map, carefully observing and then adapting as necessary. Guiding his young patients towards recovery is the essence of Ueta's approach.
Japan's adoption of pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) has been far slower than other countries. Dr. Ikuya Ueta learned about pediatric intensive care in the US, and has been a pioneer in bringing this form of healthcare to Japan. Ueta has treated 10,000 children whose lives were at risk, achieving a survival rate of 98%. He sorts every treatment he's administered, every medication he's prescribed, and how every patient responded into a mental map. With each new patient, he plots out a path to recovery on that map, carefully observing and then adapting as necessary. Guiding his young patients towards recovery is the essence of Ueta's approach.