GE MAC 2000 Operator's Manual

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4.2 Electrode PlacementThis section describes various methods for placing electrodes for both resting and exercise ECGs.NOTESome of the procedures for placing electrodes may not apply in all cases, depending on thesystem and options purchased.CAUTIONDELAYED DIAGNOSISImproper connection of the leadwires will cause inaccuracies in the ECG.Ensure the leadwires are connected properly. Trace each leadwire from its acquisitionmodule label to its colored connector and then to its electrode to ensure that it ismatched to the correct label leadwire connection location.4.2.1 Resting ECG PlacementThe following methods are applicable for resting ECGs.4.2.1.1 Standard 12–Lead PlacementTo acquire a standard 12–lead ECG, use the placement shown in the following diagram.Table 4-1 12–Lead Electrode PlacementAHA Label IEC Label Description1 V1 red C1 red Fourth intercostal space at the right sternal border2 V2 yellow C2 yellow Fourth intercostal space at the left sternal border3 V3 green C3 green Midway between location 2 and 44 V4 blue C4 brown Mid-clavicular line in the fifth intercostal space5 V5 orange C5 black Anterior axillary line on the same horizontal level as 46 V6 purple C6 purple Mid-axillary line on the same horizontal level as 4 and 57 LA black L yellow Left deltoidContinues on the next pageOperator Manual 4.2 Electrode Placement2053535-002 Revision T MAC 2000 ECG Analysis System 54/198