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8.5.4.2 Electrode Placement for 5-Lead
Take the American standard for example; see the following figure:
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RA placement: directly below the clavicle and near the right shoulder.
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LA placement: directly below the clavicle and near the left shoulder.
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RL placement: on the right hypogastrium.
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LL placement: on the left hypogastrium.
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V placement: on the chest, the position depends on your required lead selection.
NOTE:
To ensure the patient safety, all leads must be attached to the patient.
For 5-lead, attach the V electrode to one of the indicated positions as below:
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V1
On the 4th intercostal space at the right sterna margin.
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V2
On the 4th intercostal space at the left sterna margin.
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V3
Midway between V2 and V4 electrodes.
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V4
On the 5th intercostal space at the left clavicular line.
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V5
On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal with V4 electrode.
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V6
On the left middle axillary line, horizontal with V4 electrode.
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V3R-V6R
On the right side of the chest in positions corresponding to those on the left.
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VE
Over the xiphoid position.
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V7
On the 5th intercostal space at the left posterior axillary line of back.
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V7R
On the 5th intercostal space at the right posterior axillary line of back.
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