INSIGHT Vital Signs Plus ECG Operator's Manual page 34

6.2.2 Installation of ECG Lead
The location of ECG monitoring electrode is determined according to the animal type
as shown in Figure 6-2.
Warning
The lead names in European and American standards are listed in the table below (in
European standard, R, l, N, F and C are used for each lead, while in American
Standard, RA, La, RL, ll and V are used for each lead).
American
Lead
RA
LA
LL
RL
V
Fig.6-2 Indicative map of the placement of ECG electrodes
ECG Lead Connection Recommended for Surgery
Warning
When using the electrosurgical (ES) equipment, the ECG electrode should be placed
in the middle between the ES grounding plate and the electrosurgical knife to avoid
burns. The cable for the electrosurgical equipment should not be entangled with the
ECG cable.
The placement of ECG leads depends on the type of operation performed.
Warning
When using the electrical surgical (ES) equipment, the electrode must not be placed
on the ground plate near the surgical electrical equipment, otherwise there could be
interference with the ECG signal.
Characteristics of a good signal:
•
Narrow without interference.
•
The R wave is tall and completely above or below the baseline.
Colour
White
Black
Red
Green
Brown
European
Lead
R
L
F
N
C
31
Colour
Red
Yellow
Green
Black
White