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5-Lead ECG Placement and Cardiac Monitoring

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An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive method of monitoring the electrophysiology of the heart. An ECG involves the placement of electrodes onto the patient’s torso and/or limbs. The electrodes are connected to an electrocardiograph, which displays a pictorial representation of the patient’s cardiac activity.

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In order to accurately and correctly assess a patient using 5-lead monitoring, it is necessary to understand how ECG works, know how to prepare the patient and be able to follow the standardised system for electrodes and their placements.

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Excellent resource, clearly explained underlying rationales
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Good read
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Fatema Hassib
16 May 2023
Quick and easy
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Angela Brannan
22 Apr 2020
this resource cemented some knowledge that I already had. It also added to my knowledge by explaining what each lead represented and the correct preparation a positioning of the leads.
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Natasha Ingham
11 Jun 2022
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Very helpful, easily understood
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Jeanette Kenning
01 May 2020
Simple but effective demonstration of 5 lead cardiac monitoring.
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Ruth Curtis
21 Apr 2020
clear and concise
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Sharon Field
12 May 2023
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Bronwyn Kriek
02 May 2020
Very clear presentation.
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Lance Dean
02 Jan 2022
Relevant resource.
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