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.
by Rick Dana Barlow. Attend any clinically oriented conference with a trade show for doctors and nurses and youll have to purposefully avoid espying nearly a dozen different vendor booths showcasing one of the latest trends in surgical suite technology today, as well as in forward-thinking intensive care units: Boom rooms.