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ECG Placement

ECG Placement

  • Where is the 1st node (V1) placed?

    4th intercostal space at right sternal edge

  • Where is the 2nd node (V2) placed?

    4th intercostal space at left sternal edge

  • Where is the 3rd node (V3) placed?

    Midway between nodes V2 and V4.

  • Where is the 4th node (V4) placed?

    5th intercostal space, mid-clavicular line

  • Where is the 5th node (V5) placed?

    Left anterior axillary line, the same horizontal level as V4

  • Where is the 6th node (V6) placed?

    Left mid-axillary line, the same horizontal level as V4 and V5

  • What is the colour order of placement of the 4-lead ECG nodes?

    Red, Yellow, Green, Black