ECG

Question 1

What are the X2 types of electrodes that are used and how many of each?

Answer 1

X6 Chest Leads- V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6
X 4 Limb Leads-

Question 2

Where are the X6 Chest Leads placed?

Answer 2

V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6

ALL IN ORDER more under left side

Start first two either side of the sternal edge

V1: 4th intercostal space at the RIGHT sternal edge.
V2: 4th intercostal space at the LEFT sternal edge.
V3: midway between the V2 and V4 electrodes.
V4: 5th intercostal space in the midclavicular line.
V5: left anterior axillary line at the same horizontal level as V4.
V6: left mid-axillary line at the same horizontal level as V4 and V5.

*look at diagram on notes- ECG Electrodes

DIAGRAM

Question 3

Where are the X4 Limb Leads placed?

Answer 3

“Ride Your Green Bike”
-These are NOT placed on the chest (limb leads)
-Right arm > left arm > left leg > right leg
*look at the diagrams on my notes for placement