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Soft Tissue Neck Radiographs — Taming the SRU

By A Mystery Man Writer

The soft-tissue neck radiograph can be an extremely useful tool in a variety of clinical situations. These include: epiglottitis, croup, retropharyngeal abscesses, and localization of airway foreign bodies.  However, like any diagnostic tool, the soft tissue neck x-ray’s usefulness depends

SRU (pronounced shrew) = Shock Resuscitation Unit

Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.

Analysing lateral soft tissue neck radiographs

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Soft tissue neck (upper airway) radiography

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Soft tissue neck radiograph showing thickening soft tissue shadow