Patient Monitor User Manual
8.5.4.3 Electrode Placement for 12-Lead
Take the American standard for example; the 12-lead electrodes should be placed as follows:
The limb electrodes are placed in the same position as the 3-lead placement.
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RL placement: on the right hypogastrium.
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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.
V-Electrode Placement for 5-Lead
Electrode Placement for 12-Lead
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