Spirometry: pulmonary function test
ECG Electrode Placement
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When performing an electrocardiogram (ECG), the electrodes have to be placed on various points of the body to record the electrical activity of the heart.
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Standard Bipolar ECG Lead Electrodes:
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Bipolar lead electrodes (re-positioned)
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Einthoven's triangle (around heart)
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Lead I (RA negative to LA postive)
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Lead II (RA negative to LL positive)
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Lead III (LA negative to LL positive)