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.
The goal is to get a heart attack patient to a cath lab within 90 minutes. Doctors Hospital opened its cath lab in November and has treated 70 patients there, including 12 experiencing heart attacks due to blockage. Romano said the lab's average time from door to balloon is 55 minutes. Time is muscle, he said.