ECG

Question 1

Where do you place the V ECG leads

Answer 1

V1 - 4th IC right sternal edge
V2 - 4th IC left sternal edge
V3 - In between 2nd and 4th lead
V4 - 5th IC mid-clavicular line
V5 - Left anterior axillary line (in-line with V4)
V6 - Left mid-axillary line

Question 2

Where do you place the sticky pads on the upper and lower limbs

Answer 2

On the ulnar styloid process on the upper limbs

Medial malleolus on the lower limbs

Question 3

What leads attach to which limb

Answer 3

Red lead - Right arm
Yellow lead - Left arm
Green lead - Left leg
Black lead - Right leg

Question 4

What do you ask to patient to do to improve ECG readings

Answer 4

Avoid moving or talking (to reduce electrical artefact)