Philips IntelliVue TRx Instructions For Use Manual page 94

Positioning ECG Electrodes
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ECG Monitoring
The labels and colors of the ECG electrodes differ according to the standards
that apply for your hospital. The electrode placement references and
illustrations in this chapter use the AAMI labels and colors. See the table below
for additional label and color information.
Electrode Labels
AAMI EASI
RA I
LA S
LL A
RL N
V/Va E
Vb
V2
V3
V4
V5
V6
In addition to correct positioning of the electrodes, optimal skin preparation
prior to electrode placement will help ensure a clear signal for diagnosis.
Electrode Colors
IEC AAMI
R White
L Black
F Red
N Green
C/Ca Brown
Cb Brown/White
C2 Brown/Yellow
C3 Brown/Green
C4 Brown/Blue
C5 Brown/Orange
C6 Brown/Violet
IEC
Red
Yellow
Green
Black
White
White/Red
White/Yellow
White/Green
White/Brown
White/Black
White/Violet