Philips IntelliVue MX800 - EASI Electrode Placement; 1 E (V) - on the lower sternum at the level of the fifth intercostal space; 2 A (LL) - on the left midaxillary line at the same level as the E electrode; 3 S (LA)

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EASI Electrode Placement

ECG and Arrhythmia Alarm Overview

The ECG and arrhythmia alarms available depend on which measurements are switched on, and the

arrhythmia option enabled for your monitor.

• Cardiotach alarms are available when HR is on and the active alarm source is ECG, but arrhythmia

is switched off

• Basic arrhythmia alarms are available when Arrhythmia is switched on

• Advanced arrhythmia alarms are available when Arrhythmia is switched on and the Advanced

Arrhythmia option has been enabled for your monitor

1 E (V) - on the lower sternum at the level of

the fifth intercostal space

2 A (LL) - on the left midaxillary line at the

same level as the E electrode

3 S (LA) - on the upper sternum

4 I (RA) - on the right midaxillary line at the

same level as the E electrode

5 N - reference electrode - can be anywhere,

usually below the sixth rib on the right hip

Philips IntelliVue MX800 - EASI Electrode Placement; 1 E (V) - on the lower sternum at the level of the fifth intercostal space; 2 A (LL) - on the left midaxillary line at the same level as the E electrode; 3 S (LA) - on the upper sternum