Chapter 10. Recording a 12 Lead ECG
Published Online: 4 SEP 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9781444318388.ch10
Copyright © 2009 Philip Jevon
Book Title
ECGs for Nurses, Second Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Jevon, P. (2009) Recording a 12 Lead ECG, in ECGs for Nurses, Second Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444318388.ch10
Publication History
- Published Online: 4 SEP 2009
- Published Print: 11 SEP 2009
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405181624
Online ISBN: 9781444318388
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- 12 lead ECG recording principles;
- indications for 12 lead ECG recording;
- electrocardiograph or ECG machine;
- intercostal pace location for chest leads;
- alternative chest lead placements;
- chest leads - labelled V3R to V6R;
- standard calibration and standard 12 lead ECG recordings;
- Einthoven's triangle;
- 12 lead ECG - diagnostic tool in heart disease management;
- ECG waveform configuration and ECG lead monitoring
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Learning Outcomes
Common Indications for Recording a 12 Lead ECG
Procedure for Recording a Standard 12 Lead ECG
Ensuring Accuracy, Quality and Standardisation when Recording a 12 Lead ECG
What the Standard 12 Lead ECG Records
Chapter Summary
References