EKG Electrode Placement and Colors Flashcards
What color goes with Lead V1?
Red
Where is lead V1 located?
4th intercostal space on right side of the sternum
What color goes with Lead V2?
Yellow
Where is lead V2 located?
4th intercostal space on left side of the sternum
What color goes with Lead V3?
Green
Where is lead V3 located?
Halfway between V2 and V4
What color goes with Lead V4?
Blue
Where is lead V4 located?
5th intercostal space, left mid clavicler line
What color goes with Lead V5?
Orange
Where is lead V5 located?
Horizontally aligned with V4 at the anterior axillary line
What color goes with Lead V6?
Purple
Where is lead V6 located?
Horizontally aligned with V3 at the mid axillary line
On the diagram, make a dot of V1 with the associated color (if possible)
1
On the diagram, make a dot of V2 with the associated color (if possible)
2
On the diagram, make a dot of V3 with the associated color (if possible)
3
On the diagram, make a dot of V4 with the associated color (if possible)
4
On the diagram, make a dot of V5 with the associated color (if possible)
5
On the diagram, make a dot of V6 with the associated color (if possible)
6
