ECG Acquisition Theory Flashcards
Week 4
Which limb does the red electrode attach to?
Right wrist
Which limb does the yellow electrode attach to?
Left wrist
Which limb does the green electrode attach to?
Left foot
Which limb does the black electrode attach to?
Right foot
What does aVF stand for?
What does aVL stand for?
What does aVR stand for?
How many wires and electrodes are there on a 12 lead ECG
10
Where must the V1 electrode be stuck?
Fourth intercostal space at the right border of the sternum
Where must the V2 electrode be stuck?
Fourth intercostal space at the right border of the sternum
Where must the V3 electrode be stuck?
Midway between placement of V2 and V4
Where must the V4 electrode be stuck?
Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
Where must the V5 electrode be stuck?
Anterior axillary line on the same horizontal level as V4
Where must the V6 electrode be stuck?
Mid-axillary line on the same horizontal level as V4 and V5
CREATE FLOW CHART OF PROCESS OF ECG
