Waters (Parietoacanthial)
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Parietoacanthial Waters
Positioning
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Technique
Trauma
UPRIGHT BUCKY
Patient position
Erect or prone, facing IR.
Part position
Chin on IR, OML 37° to IR (mentomeatal line perpendicular).
Central ray
Perpendicular, exiting at acanthion.
IR placement
24x30 cm.
Tech pearls
Open mouth Waters projects sphenoid sinus through open mouth.
Use a chair for upright Waters — better fluid level visualization.
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