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.
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Vascath LAVascularMD 2015-01-11T05:45:16+00:00. VAS CATH PLACEMENT. The hemodialysis catheter is basically a tube, which is inserted in one of the neck veins, with the tip of the catheter advancing through the length of the vein, and opening up into a larger vein (either superior or inferior vena cava). Vas cath is commonly inserted in internal jugular, sub-clavian and femoral veins.