Einthoven’s law
lead I + lead III = lead II
Augmented leads
required an increase in voltage on an EKG machine; aVR, aVL, aVF
Bipolar leads and Augmented leads known as
frontal leads, located on the front of the body and limb
Triaxial Diagram
made by joining either bipolar leads or augmented leads at the center
Hexiaxial Diagram
made by joining all frontal leads
V1 and V2
located at 4th intercostal space
V3
between V2 and V4
V4, V5, and V6
5th intercostal space