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6-Wire Placement (Hexad Mode)
6-24 ECG and Arrhythmia Monitoring
6-Wire Placement (Hexad Mode)
The diagram below shows the Mason-Likar Placement for 12-Lead ECG
using 6 electrodes.
Note — In Hexad mode, V leads are chosen in pairs at
the IntelliVue Information Center iX.
1. RA directly below the clavicle and near the
right shoulder
2. LA directly below the clavicle and near the
left shoulder
3. RL on the left lower abdomen
4. LL on the right lower abdomen
5. V on the chest, the position depends on your
required lead selection. The typical position is
V1, although this may vary according based
on your hospital’s protocol.
V1 on the fourth intercostal space at the right
sternal border
V2 on the fourth intercostal space at the left
sternal border
V3 midway between the V2 and V4 electrode
positions
V4 on the fifth intercostal space at the left
midclavicular line
V5 on the left anterior axillary line, horizontal
with the V4 electrode position
V6 on the left midaxillary line, horizontal with
the V4 electrode position
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