Monitoring ECG, Arrhythmia, ST and QT Preparation for Monitoring ECG
TM80 Telemetry Monitor Operator’s Manual 7 - 9
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.
RL (green) N (black) On the patient’s lower right
chest wall within the ribcage
frame.
Va (brown) Ca (white) The Va (Ca) electrode is
placed in any one of the posi-
tions from V1(C1)- V6(C6)
positions. By default Va/Ca
electrode is placed at V1(C1)
and the Vb(Cb) electrode is
placed at V2(C2).
V1 (brown) C1 (white) In the fourth intercostal
space, right sternal border.
V2 (brown) C2 (white) In the fourth intercostal
space, left sternal border.
V3 (brown) C3 (white) In the midway between V2
and V4 on a straight line.
V4 (brown) C4 (white) In the fifth intercostal space,
mid-clavicular line.
V5 (brown) C5 (white) In the fifth intercostal space,
anterior axillary line.
V6 (brown) C6 (white) In the fifth intercostal space,
mid-axillary line.