Patient Monitor User Manual Monitoring ECG/ RESP
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Figure 13-1 Electrode Placement for 3-lead Set
Electrode placement for 5-lead set
Take the American standard for example, see Figure 13-2:
Red (R) electrode - Be placed near the right shoulder, directly below the clavicle.
Yellow (L) electrode - Be placed near the left shoulder, directly below the clavicle.
Black (N) electrode - Be placed on the right hypogastrium.
Green (F) electrode - Be placed on the left hypogastrium.
White (C) electrode - Be placed on the chest as illustrated in the Figure 13-2.
Figure 13-2 Electrode Placement for 5-lead Set
NOTE:
To ensure patient safety, all leads must be attached to the patient.