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MED239 Leads
EKG/ECG, Lead's placement and color and order of placement
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| V1 Lead location | 4th Intercostal space right of the Sternum |
| V2 Lead Location | 4th Intercostal space Left of the Sternum |
| V3 Lead location | Between V2 & V4 |
| V4 Lead location | 5th intercostal space midclavicular line |
| V5 Lead location | 5th intercostal space Anterior axillary line parallel to V4 |
| V6 Lead location | 5th intercostal space midaxillary line parallel to V5 |
| RA | Right Arm |
| LA | Left Arm |
| RL | Right Leg |
| LL | Left Leg |
| Placed 1st | V1 |
| Placed 2nd | V2 |
| Placed 3rd | V4 |
| Placed 4th | V3 |
| Placed 5th | V5 |
| Placed 6th | V6 |
| Are the precordial leads unipolar or bipolar? | Unipolar |
| Are the Standard Leads unipolar or bipolar? | Bipolar |
| Are the Augmented leads unipolar or bipolar? | Unipolar |