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Chapter 2. System Configuration
There are different labels and color codes for ECG electrodes according to IEC and AHA
standards. Select ECG cable with regard to acceptable standard in your hospital.
IEC (European standard) color coding Standard
Site for electrodes
Right arm
Left arm
Right leg
Left leg
Chest
AAMI/AHA (American standard) color-coding standards:
(Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation)
Site for electrodes
Right arm
Left arm
Right leg
Left leg
Chest
For SAADAT ECG cables, labels and color codes according to IEC standard is used.
:
Symbol for electrodes
R
L
N (RF)
F
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
Symbol for electrodes
RA
LA
RL
LL
V1
V2
V3
V4
V5
V6
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Color code for electrodes
Red
Yellow
Black
Green
White/ Red
White/Yellow
White/Green
White/Brown
White/ Black
White/ Violet
Color code for electrodes
White
Black
Green
Red
Brown/Red
Brown/ Yellow
Brown/ Green
Brown/ Blue
Brown/ Orange
Brown/ Violet
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