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Understanding 12-Lead ECG Placement Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video explains 12-lead ECG placement.
- The patient should be in a supine position.
- Hairy patients must be shaved.
- Limb leads go on the arms and the legs.
- This video shows a detailed example of a healthcare provider placing the leads.
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