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.
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.