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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Pediatric stridor (croup vs epiglottitis vs FB)

Recommended: AP and Lateral Soft Tissue Neck X-ray is the preferred imaging study for pediatric stridor (croup vs epiglottitis vs fb). Steeple sign for croup.

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AP and Lateral Soft Tissue Neck X-ray

XR No contrast Preferred Neuro · Head & Neck EmergencyAcute inpatient Reviewed

Steeple sign for croup. Thumbprint sign for epiglottitis. Foreign body if focal narrowing.

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