AHM - EKG- Lead Placement
Questions And Answers Latest Update
arm electrodes
should be placed close to the shoulder of the upper outer arms to decrease
the possibility of muscle voltage.
What is the purpose of the gel on the electrodes?
increase conductivity to read the heart's electricity and to amplify the
waveforms
electrocardiograph
EKG machine
, Q&A
12 different points of view or angles
An EKG shows _________ of the heart.
10
How many electrodes are used to perform an EKG?
1mm x 1 mm
What size is a small block on EKG paper?
V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6
Which leads (views) are the Precordial or (V) Vector leads?
Right leg, Left leg, Right arm, Left arm
Where to do the limb leads go?
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