Monitoring ECG, Arrhythmia, ST and QT Preparation for Monitoring ECG
TM80 Telemetry Monitor Operator’s Manual 7 - 7
7.3.4.2 Standard 5-Leadwire Electrode Placement
A 5-wire lead set can monitor seven ECG vectors (I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF, and V) simultane-
ously. The recommended 5-wire lead placement is as follows:
AHA IEC Electrode Placement
RA (white) R (red) At the patient's 2nd ICS mid-
clavicular line to the right of
the sternum.
LA (black) L (yellow) At the patient's 2nd ICS
midclavicular line to the left
of the sternum.
LL (red) F (green) On the patient’s lower left
chest wall within the ribcage
frame.
AHA IEC Electrode Placement
RA (white) R (red) At the patient's 2nd ICS mid-
clavicular line to the right of
the sternum.
LA (black) L (yellow) At the patient's 2nd ICS
midclavicular line to the left
of the sternum.
RL (N)
V(C)
RA (R)
LA (L)
LL (F)