ECG Flashcards
1
Q
Where do you place the V ECG leads
A
V1 - 4th IC right sternal edge V2 - 4th IC left sternal edge V3 - In between 2nd and 4th lead V4 - 5th IC mid-clavicular line V5 - Left anterior axillary line (in-line with V4) V6 - Left mid-axillary line
2
Q
Where do you place the sticky pads on the upper and lower limbs
A
On the ulnar styloid process on the upper limbs
Medial malleolus on the lower limbs
3
Q
What leads attach to which limb
A
Red lead - Right arm
Yellow lead - Left arm
Green lead - Left leg
Black lead - Right leg
4
Q
What do you ask to patient to do to improve ECG readings
A
Avoid moving or talking (to reduce electrical artefact)
