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Applying electrodes to the patient – ZOLL Propaq MD Rev A User Manual

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12-Lead ECG Monitoring Setup

9650-0805-01 Rev. A

Propaq MD Operator’s Guide

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Applying Electrodes to the Patient

Depending on local usage, ECG lead wires are marked with certain labels. Refer to the
following table for labels and color codes for the different lead sets

1

American Heart Association

2

International Electrotechnical Commission

Patients should be in a resting, supine position when performing 12-Lead ECG monitoring.
ZOLL Medical Corporation recommends placing the limb electrodes anywhere along the
ankles and wrists.

When it is difficult for the patient to remain motionless due to shivering, muscle tremors, or
transport vehicle movement, place limb electrodes on the patient’s thorax for better results.
(Refer to the following two diagrams for limb electrode placement).

Location

AHA

1

Labels

IEC

2

Labels

Right Arm

RA (white)

R (red)

Left Arm

LA (black)

L (yellow)

Right Leg

RL (green)

N (black)

Left Leg

LL (red)

F (green)

Chest

V1

C1

Chest

V2

C2

Chest

V3

C3

Chest

V4

C4

Chest

V5

C5

Chest

V6

C6