6 ECG, Arrhythmia, and ST Monitoring ECG Lead Placements
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Standard 3-Lead PlacementStandard 5-Lead Placement
RA placement: directly below the clavicle and
near the right shoulder
LA placement: directly below the clavicle and
near the left shoulder
LL placement: on the left lower abdomen

RA LA

LL

RA placement: directly below the clavicle and
near the right shoulder
LA placement: directly below the clavicle and
near the left shoulder
RL placement: on the right lower abdomen
LL placement: on the left lower abdomen
V placement: on the chest, the position depends
on your required lead selection
LA
LL
RA
V
RL
I
III
II
aVR
aVL
aVF