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.
In the surgery room, typically thereâs the surgeon, an anesthesiologist, an anesthesiologistâs assistant, a scrub tech â a technician trained to help the surgeon with surgical tools, a scrub nurse, and a circulator â and also a nurse who acts as more of an overseer, making sure everyone has what they need and that everything is sterile.