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    This document provides instructions for placing leads to acquire a 15-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). It details moving leads V1, V5, and V6 to new positions - V1 to the V4R position on the right side, V5 to the V8 position in the mid-scapular line, and V6 to the V9 position on the left paraspinal border. It also instructs pressing "on" to acquire the 15-lead ECG once the limb and precordial leads are attached and the patient is still.

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    This document provides instructions for placing leads to acquire a 15-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). It details moving leads V1, V5, and V6 to new positions - V1 to the V4R position on the right side, V5 to the V8 position in the mid-scapular line, and V6 to the V9 position on the left paraspinal border. It also instructs pressing "on" to acquire the 15-lead ECG once the limb and precordial leads are attached and the patient is still.

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    15 Lead Ecg Placement: ACT Ambulance Service Clinical Management Manual

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    This document provides instructions for placing leads to acquire a 15-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). It details moving leads V1, V5, and V6 to new positions - V1 to the V4R position on the right side, V5 to the V8 position in the mid-scapular line, and V6 to the V9 position on the left paraspinal border. It also instructs pressing "on" to acquire the 15-lead ECG once the limb and precordial leads are attached and the patient is still.

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    15 LEAD ECG PLACEMENT

    Post 12-lead ECG

    1. Locate V4R position:


    - 5th intercostal space;
    - right side mid-clavicular line.

    2. Move V1 lead to V4R position

    3. Locate V8 position:
    - in line with the anterior 5th intercostal space
    - mid scapular line

    4. Move V5 lead to V8 position

    5. Locate V9 position:
    - in line with V8 position
    - left paraspinal border

    6. Move V6 lead to V9 position

    7. Acquire 15 lead ECG:


    - Press “on”
    - Insert the limb lead and the precordial lead attachments
    into the main cable.
    - Insert the cable connector into the green connector
    on the monitor.
    - Encourage the patient to remain as still as possible.
    - Press 12 lead
    . 12 lead/age menu appears
    . Select age

    8. Monitor will detect and print the 15 lead ECG

    9. Re-label the 3 altered leads on ECG strip

    ACT Ambulance Service Clinical Management Manual


    Uncontrolled when printed. The latest version of this document is available on the ACT Ambulance Service internet site.
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