These guidelines do
NOT
replace the instructions for use and all users should refer to the appropriate
Operator’s Manual
for detailed instructions.
The Illustrations may not necessarily reflect the setup or data displayed on your device.
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Lay the patient on a bed with arms resting at their side and legs lying flat and not touching. Ensure
the patient is comfortable and relaxed.
Prepare the Skin
Careful skin preparation is the key to high-quality ECG signals.
1.
Expose the chest and electrode sites on the limbs.
2.
Shave hair from each electrode site.
3.
Degrease each electrode site with alcohol and abrade slightly with dry gauze to remove dead skin
cells.
4.
Ensure the skin is completely dry.
Electrode Positioning
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Limb electrodes may be placed more proximally on the limb if required, but wherever possible the
opposite limb lead should be positioned to match.
Lead
(IEC)
Lead
(AHA)
Electrode Placement
C1
V1
4th intercostal space at the
right sternal border
C2
V2
4th intercostal space at the
left sternal border
C3
V3
Midway between C2 and
C4 electrode positions
C4
V4
5th intercostal space at the
left mid-clavicular line
C5
V5
Left anterior axillary line,
horizontal with the C4
electrode position
C6
V6
Left mid-axillary line,
horizontal with the C4
electrode position
R
RA
Above right wrist
L
LA
Above left wrist
N
RL
Above right ankle
F
LL
Above left ankle
C1 (V1)
C4 (V4)
C2 (V2)
C5 (V5)
C3 (V3)
C6 (V6)
L (LA)
R (RA)
F (LL)
N (RL)
Section 9
Patient Preparation
