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ECG Placement

The 12-lead ECG is an important tool for EMTs and paramedics to assess patients both in prehospital and hospital settings. It is crucial for technicians to know the exact placement of each electrode on the patient's body, as incorrect placement can lead to inaccuracies or abnormalities in the ECG reading. The document then provides details on the proper placement locations of the V leads on the chest and limb leads on the arms and legs.

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ECG Placement

The 12-lead ECG is an important tool for EMTs and paramedics to assess patients both in prehospital and hospital settings. It is crucial for technicians to know the exact placement of each electrode on the patient's body, as incorrect placement can lead to inaccuracies or abnormalities in the ECG reading. The document then provides details on the proper placement locations of the V leads on the chest and limb leads on the arms and legs.

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12-Lead ECG Placement

Resources - ECG

Placement
The 12-lead ECG is a vital tool for EMT's and Paramedics in both the prehospital and hospital setting. It is extremely important to know the exact placement of each electrode on the patient. Incorrect placement can lead to inaccuracies and negative changes on the ECG.

V Leads V1 4th Intercostal space to the right of the sternum V2 4th Intercostal space to the left of the sternum V3 Midway between V2 and V4 V4 5th Intercostal space at the midclavicular line V5 Anterior axillary line at the same level as V4

V6 Midaxillary line at the same level as V4 and V5 Limb Leads RL Anywhere above the ankle and below the torso RA Anywhere between the shoulder and the elbow LL Anywhere above the ankle and below the torso

LA Anywhere between the shoulder and the elbow

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