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ECG Monitoring
12.2 Adult ECG Electrode placement
There are several sites for positioning ECG electrodes; these are
dependant on the patients' physiological characteristics and condition.
In most cases, ECG signal deficiencies may be improved by
repositioning one or more of the electrodes.
The best monitoring results will be obtained by placing the electrodes
on the chest.
The following diagrams illustrates typical electrode positions for 3 and
5 lead ECG monitoring on adult and 3 lead ECG on neonatal patients.
12.3 Neonatal ECG Electrode placement
Place the Red electrode (R)
under the right clavicle.
Place the Yellow electrode
(L) under the left clavicle.
Place the Green electrode
(F) under the 6th rib on the
lower left of the abdomen.
Using the diagram opposite,
place the electrodes into
position.
RED
YELLOW
GREEN
R (RED)
L (YELLOW)
F (GREEN)
WHITE
RED
YELLOW
GREEN
3 LEAD ECG 5 LEAD ECG
BLACK