User's Manual

Positioning ECG Electrodes
6-10 ECG Monitoring
The labels and colors of the ECG electrodes differ according to the standards
that apply for your hospital. The electrode placement references and
illustrations in this chapter use the AAMI labels and colors. See the table below
for additional label and color information.
In addition to correct positioning of the electrodes, optimal skin preparation
prior to electrode placement will help ensure a clear signal for diagnosis.
Electrode Labels Electrode Colors
AAMI EASI IEC AAMI IEC
RA I R White Red
LA S L Black Yellow
LL A F Red Green
RL N N Green Black
V/Va E C/Ca Brown White
Vb Cb Brown/White White/Red
V2 C2 Brown/Yellow White/Yellow
V3 C3 Brown/Green White/Green
V4 C4 Brown/Blue White/Brown
V5 C5 Brown/Orange White/Black
V6 C6 Brown/Violet White/Violet