Question

Name the placements and colors for each EKG.

Answer 1

The placements and colors for each EKG lead are as follows: White (RA) for right arm, Black (LA) for left arm, Red (LL) for left leg, Green (RL) for right leg, and V1-V6 for the chest leads.

Step-by-step explanation:

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. In a 12-lead ECG, six electrodes are placed on the chest, and four electrodes are placed on the limbs. The electrodes on the chest are placed in specific locations called leads, which are represented by different colors to indicate the electrical activity in different areas of the heart.

The color codes for the EKG leads are:

1. White (RA): right arm, which is on the right shoulder
2. Black (LA): left arm, which is on the left shoulder
3. Red (LL): left leg, which is on the left lower abdomen or upper thigh
4. Green (RL): right leg, which is on the right lower abdomen or upper thigh
5. V1-V6: chest leads, placed on the chest in specific locations