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Demystifying ECG Machine Parts and Functions: A Comprehensive Guide

Output devices attached with an ECG machine displaying an electrocardiogram
Output devices attached with an ECG machine displaying an electrocardiogram
Cardiac rhythmic activity displayed after electrocardiography
Cardiac rhythmic activity displayed after electrocardiography

Parts of an ECG machine along with their functions

1.      Electrodes:

ConMed or 3M ECG electrodes being placed on a patient’s chest
ConMed or 3M ECG electrodes being placed on a patient’s chest

Types of ECG electrodes

• 12-lead ECG machine

Electrodes aimed for placement on the chestPlacement position
V14th intercostal space to the right of the sternum
V24th intercostal space to the left of the sternum
V3Directly between the leads V2 and V4
V45th intercostal space at midclavicular line
V5Level with V4 at left anterior axillary line
V6Level with V5 at the midaxillary line
Electrodes aimed for placement on the limbsPlacement position
RAUpper right arm
LAUpper left arm
RLLower right leg
LLLower right leg

2.      Amplifier: 

3.      Output devices: 

Output devices attached with an ECG machine displaying an electrocardiogram
Output devices attached with an ECG machine displaying an electrocardiogram

Merits of ECG test

Demerits of the 12-lead ECG process

Limitations of ECG test

Conclusion

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