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Chapter 6 Monitoring ECG
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Applying Electrodes to the Patient
The following sections show where to place electrodes when using 3- and 5-Lead cables to
perform ECG monitoring. For 3-Lead ECG cables, apply electrodes as in Figure 4-1,
3-Lead
Electrode Placement . For 5-Lead ECG cables, apply electrodes as in Figure 4-2, 5-Lead
Electrode Placement .
Avoid placing electrodes over tendons and major muscle masses.
Make sure that the ECG electrodes are placed to allow defibrillation, if necessary.
3-Lead Electrode Placement
Depending upon local usage, the ECG leads are marked either RA, LA, and LL (or R, L, and
F). The following table shows the markings and color codes for the different lead sets.
Figure 6-1 3-Lead Electrode Placement
AHA Color Coding IEC Color Coding Placement of Electrodes
RA/White Electrode R/Red Electrode Place near patient’s right mid-clavicular line,
directly below clavicle.
LA/Black Electrode L/Yellow Electrode Place near patient’s left mid-clavicular line,
directly below clavicle.
LL/Red Electrode F/Green Electrode Place between 6th and 7th intercostal
space on patient’s left mid-clavicular line.