Patient Monitor User Manual Monitoring ECG
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8.5.4.2 Electrode Placement for 5-Lead
Take the American standard for example; see the following figure:
■ RA placement: directly below the clavicle and near the right shoulder.
■ LA placement: directly below the clavicle and near the left shoulder.
■ RL placement: on the right hypogastrium.
■ LL placement: on the left hypogastrium.
■ V placement: on the chest, the position depends on your required lead selection.
Electrode Placement for 5-Lead
NOTE:
To ensure the patient safety, all leads must be attached to the patient.
For 5-lead, attach the V electrode to one of the indicated positions as below:
■ V1 On the 4th intercostal space at the right sterna margin.
■ V2 On the 4th intercostal space at the left sterna margin.
■ V3 Midway between V2 and V4 electrodes.
■ V4 On the 5th intercostal space at the left clavicular line.
■ V5 On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal with V4 electrode.
■ V6 On the left middle axillary line, horizontal with V4 electrode.
■ V3R-V6R On the right side of the chest in positions corresponding to those on the left.
■ VE Over the xiphoid position.
■ V7 On the 5th intercostal space at the left posterior axillary line of back.
■ V7R On the 5th intercostal space at the right posterior axillary line of back.
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