Red | Right arm, just proximal to wrist |
Yellow | Left arm, just proximal to wrist |
Green | Left leg, just proximal to ankle |
Black | Right leg, just proximal to ankle |
V1 | 4th intercostal space, right sternal edge |
V2 | 4th intercostal space, left sternal edge |
V3 | Equidistant between V2 and V4 |
V4 | 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line |
V5 | Anterior axillary line in same horizontal plane as V4 |
V6 | Midaxillary line in same horizontal plane as V4 and V5 |
NB: if female, electrodes should go under the breast (not on top).
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