Where is lead V2 placed for an EKG?
Placement of chest (precordial) electrodes V2: fourth intercostal space, to the left of sternum. V3: placed diagonally between V2 and V4. V4: between rib 5 and 6 in the midclavicular line. V5: placed on the same level as V4, but in the anterior axillary line.
Where is lead2 placed?
Leads II, III and aVF are leads that have their positive electrode located at the left foot. They are contiguous leads that all look at the inferior wall of the left ventricle. Leads I and aVL are leads that have their positive electrode located on the left arm.
Where do you place a 4 lead ECG?
The position for V4 is in the 5th intercostal space , in line with the middle of the clavicle (mid-clavicular).
Where should cardiac monitoring leads be placed?
Place the right arm (RA) electrode near the right shoulder, close to the junction of the right arm and torso. Place the left arm (LA) electrode near the left shoulder, close to the junction of the left arm and torso. Place the right leg (RL) electrode below the level of the lowest rib on the right abdominal area.
What is ECG lead2?
Lead II records electrical differences between the left leg and right arm electrodes. In picture C, the negative electrode is on the left arm and the positive electrode is on the left leg (left lower chest).
Where is the V3 lead placed?
V3 is placed directly between leads V2 and V4.
How do you remember the 5 lead ECG placement?
A little rhyme I use to remember 5-Lead ECG placement is:
- Smoke over fire – (black over red)
- Clouds over grass – (white over green)
- Chocolate on the stomach- (but you must remember that it’s not on the actual stomach but on the right sternal boarder of 4th intercoastal space)
What is V2 and V3 in ECG?
The electrical activity on an ECG (EKG). The areas represented on the ECG are summarized below: V1, V2 = RV. V3, V4 = septum. V5, V6 = L side of the heart.
Where do you place a 5-lead?
The number after the “V” lead indicates electrode placement on the chest wall:
- V 1 at the fourth intercostal space, right sternal border.
- V 2 at the fourth intercostal space, left sternal border.
- V 3 midway between V 2 and V.
- V 4 at the fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line.
When performing a 12 lead ECG you know you will actually place _____ number of leads *?
10 leads
EKG 12 Lead Placement There are a total of 10 leads (4 limb leads & 6 chest/precordial leads) and they are the following: Right arm (RA)