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.
Combined with its technologically advanced cardiac cath lab and two spacious 1,000 sq. ft. surgical suites make The Heart Center at Indian River Medical Center one of the most comprehensive cardiovascular programs in the country.
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Centerâs cardiac catheterization laboratory (known as the âcath labâ) is the site of life-saving heart attack treatment as well as a variety of other interventional and diagnostic procedures. Similar to an operating room, the cath lab is a sterile procedure room. But while the hospitalâs operating rooms are meant to accommodate traditional surgical procedures requiring incisions and anesthesia, the cath lab is designed for minimally invasive endovascular procedures guided by rapid x-ray imaging.