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Preparations for ECG Recording
4.2
Applying the Electrodes
Careful application of the electrodes and skin preparation is the key to an interference-free ECG.
Caution
Use only silver-silver chloride electrodes, if the patient may have to be defibrillated. (Refer to chapter
8.2 “ECG Recording during Defibrillation”.)
4.2.1 Applying Electrodes (Limb Leads)
Refer to the illustration shown in Figure 4-2.
RA (white)
LA (black)
LL (red)
RL (green)
RA
RL
V
electrode on right arm
electrode on left arm
electrode on left leg
electrode on right leg
LA
LL
Figure 4-2. Applying limb-lead electrodes
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