medlinket Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 We’re reviewing some onboarding material for new techs and support staff who may need a quick refresher on ECG setup basics. One area that still seems to cause avoidable errors is chest lead placement, especially V1-V6. A few checkpoints we’ve been emphasizing are: V1: 4th intercostal space, right sternal border V2: 4th intercostal space, left sternal border V4: 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line V3: midpoint between V2 and V4 V5: same horizontal level as V4, anterior axillary line V6: same horizontal level as V4, midaxillary line One practical reminder that helps a lot is placing V4 before V3, since V3 is defined by the midpoint between V2 and V4. I also like having one reference that includes artifact troubleshooting and common placement mistakes, since poor tracings are often caused by setup issues rather than equipment failure. This guide on 12 lead ecg placement is one of the more complete summaries I’ve seen for training purposes. What do you all use for onboarding or annual competency refreshers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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