Ekg Lead Placement Guide Diagram. Chest precordial electrodes and placement v1 fourth intercostal space on the right sternum v2 fourth intercostal space at the left sternum v3 midway between placement of v2 and v4 v4 fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line. Using the diagram below place the leads according to the easi lead placement system.
Pictures of the heart electrodes are like cameras pick up the electrical activity of vectors and turns it into waves 3 d image of the heart. R right arm l left arm f left leg n right leg. When viewing the ekg strip v4 v6 on the strip will be referred to as v 13 15.
Label the areas where you would place the following leads.
This text was developed for use by nyu school of medicine students but may be used by any medical teaching institution without charge as long as the document is not modified. Limb lead placement diagram. R right arm l left arm f left leg n right leg. Three 3 lead ecg electrodecable placement.