Product Manual

SE-601 Series Electrocardiograph User Manual Operation Preparations
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Two types of electrode can be used, one is the reusable electrodes, and the other is the disposable
electrodes.
4.5.1 Reusable Electrodes
Reusable electrodes include limb electrodes and chest electrodes, as the following figures show.
Chest Electrode
Limb Electrode
As the following figure shows, the positions of chest electrodes on the body surface are
C1: Fourth intercostal space at the right border of the sternum
C2: Fourth intercostal space at the left border of the sternum
C3: Fifth rib between C2 and C4
C4: Fifth intercostal space on the left midclavicular line
C5: Left anterior axillary line at the horizontal level of C4
C6: Left midaxillary line at the horizontal level of C4
NOTE: Long-time measurement with a strong negative pressure on the suction bulb may
cause reddening of the skin. When using the electrode on small children or
patients with delicate skin, squeeze the suction ball lightly.
Suction Bulb
Electrode
Metal Cup
C6
C1
C2
C5
C4
C3
Reed
Connecting to a Lead Wire
Clamp