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.
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.