Croup facts. 1  Croup is an infection of the larynx, trachea, and the bronchial tubes usually caused by viruses. 2  Croup is contagious, especially during the first few days of the illness. 3  A cough that sounds like a barking seal and a harsh raspy Darth Vader sound during inhalation are symptoms of croup.
Hybrid OR Suites bring together the best of two worlds by combining all the advantages of a modern Cath Lab with the advanced high definition imaging system and the most up-to-date Surgery Operating Theatre.
Time-outs new for cath lab. Though operating rooms routinely conduct time-outs, cath labs generally have not. The time-out is a final check before each procedure to verify the correct patient, pro-. cedure, and site. The reason, says Dr Naidu, is that in the cath lab, procedures are performed on. only one organ, the heart.