Chapter 7: ECG
Veterinary 3 Parameter Advisor
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Operation Manual
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To attach the ECG leads to the patient, position three or five alligator clips in the standard configuration.
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WARNING! Electrodes of dissimilar metals should not be used.
Figure 7.3: Position the ECG Leads
Be sure that the leads are in the correct ECG cable position. The ECG leads and patient cable connector are
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color-coded according to the AAMI standard for ECG leads.
CAUTION! Ensure conductive parts, including electrodes of the patient cable, do not come into contact
with any conductive surfaces or earth parts.
ECG 3-LEAD ELECTRODE IDENTIFICATION
Electrode Label
Location
Color
RA
Right Arm
White
LA
Left Arm
Black
LL
Left Leg
Red
ECG 5-LEAD ELECTRODE IDENTIFICATION
Electrode Label
Location
Color
RA
Right Arm
White
RL
Right Leg
Green
LA
Left Arm
Black
LL
Left Leg
Red
V
4th Intercostal Space (left)
Brown
The monitor will automatically detect when the ECG cable is connected. Heart rate (HR) will be displayed in the
ECG parameter box and the primary ECG waveform will appear as Waveform 1.
