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.
Tiny incisions. The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System is changing the way patients experience surgery at NCH. For a growing number of complex prostate, kidney, gynecological, urological and colorectal conditions, da Vinci robotic surgery is becoming the minimally invasive surgery of choice at NCH.CH is the first and only hospital in the Chicago area to get the newest minimally invasive robotic technology, the da Vinci Xi. Through a few small incisions, the da Vinci Xi Surgical System provides a natural extension of the surgeonâs eyes and hands.