6. Taking a Measurement
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4. Place the chest electrode on bare skin about 5 cm below your left nipple.
Notes:
•Make sur e that you are relaxed and that your chest is free of tension.
•Press the chest electrode close against your bare chest. Do not place the
electrode on clothing as this will result in an inaccurate measurement.
Chest electrode
About 5 cm
Press closely to your chest.
Female:
Locate the ECG monitor at the lower end of the breastbone
and move horizontally to the left to the middle of the left part
of the chest. If necessary, gently lift the breast and place the
Chest Electrode under the left breast. Unless the chest
electrode comes in contact with the brassiere, it is not
necessary to remove it; if you are unsure please consult
your doctor.
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