Operator's Manual Part 2

Revision D ApexPro Telemetry System 11-5
2001989-134
ECG Monitoring: Patient Preparation
5-Leadwire (Einthoven + V Lead) and 6-Leadwire Electrode Placement
Following are the standard 5- and 6-leadwire electrode configurations for
AHA and IEC:
Right arm and left arm electrodes should be placed just below the right
and left clavicle.
Right leg and left leg electrodes should be placed on a flat non-muscular
surface on the lower edge of the rib cage.
For standard 5-leadwire electrode placement, the chest electrode should
be placed according to the physician’s preference.
For standard 6-leadwire electrode placement, any TWO V leads (chest
electrodes) may be placed according to the physician’s preference.
NOTE
The V1 lead is recommended for arrhythmia detection, and the V5
lead is recommended for ST depression monitoring.*
* Barbara J. Drew, RN, PhD, FAAN (2000). Value of Monitoring a
Second Precordial Lead for Patients in a Telemetry Unit, GE Medical
Systems (order document number M04243ME0).
C1
C
L
N
F
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
V1
RA
LA
RL
LL
V2
V3
V4
V5
V6
AHA Configuration IEC Configuration
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372B