ECG Lead Placements Flashcards
Where is limb lead I measured from?
The lead placed at the left distal forearm at the base of the palm
Where is limb lead II measured from?
The lead attached to the left ankle above the medial malleolus
Where is limb lead III measured from?
The lead attached to the left ankle above the medial malleolus
Where is lead aVR measured from?
The lead attached to the right distal forearm at the base of the palm
Where is the aVL lead measured from?
The lead attached to the left distal forearm at the base of the palm
Where is the aVF lead measured from?
The lead attached to the left ankle above the medial malleolus
Where is V1 placed?
At the 4th intercostal space at the right sternal edge
Where is V2 placed?
At the 4th intercostal space at the left sternal edge
Where is V3 placed?
Halfway between the V2 and V4 stickers
Where is V4 placed?
At the 5th intercostal space in the midclavicular line
Where is V5 placed?
On the left anterior axillary line horizontal to the V4 sticker
Where is V6 placed?
The left mid axillary line horizontal to the V4 and V5 stickers
