Anatomical Electrode Placement (Module 9 - EKG and Cardiovascular Testing)
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Where should the white limb electrode be placed?
Upper right arm. Specifically, on the right infraclavicular fossa, right below the right clavicle.
Where should the black limb electrode be placed?
Upper left arm. Specifically, on the left infraclavicular fossa, right below the left clavicle.
Where should the green limb electrode be placed?
Lower right leg. Specifically, on the inside of the right ankle, right above the ankle bone.
Where should the red limb electrode be placed?
Lower left leg. Specifically, on the inside of the left ankle, right above the ankle bone.
Where should the V1 chest lead be placed?
Directly right of sternum, 4th intercostal space (between 4th and 5th rib)
Where should the V2 chest lead be placed?
Directly left of sternum, 4th intercostal space (between 4th and 5th rib)
Where should the V4 chest lead be placed?
Left of sternum, midclavicular line (line splitting the body from the middle of the clavicle), 5th intercostal space (between 5th and 6th rib)
Where should the V3 chest lead be placed?
Left of sternum, between V2 and V4.
Where should the V5 chest lead be placed?
Left of sternum, anterior axillary line (midpoint between middle and lateral end of clavicle), 5th intercostal space (between 5th and 6th rib)
Where should the V6 chest lead be placed?
Left of sternum, midaxillary line (line that separates body into anterior and posterior halves), 5th intercostal space (between 5th and 6th rib)
