RSV cases continue to run rampant in our communities and many parts of the country. The common virus causes mild cold-like symptoms with thick mucus and a lingering cough in adults and older children, but it can be very dangerous for young children. In fact, RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is responsible for nearly 80,000 […]
Clarissa Reed blends critical care and compassion to treat the whole patient
CNP Clarissa Reed believes building rapport and trusting relationships are just as crucial as around-the-clock critical care in Akron Children’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). It allows patients, for even just a moment, to see a light at the end of the tunnel, she said. That’s why amidst a hectic environment, Clarissa takes the time […]