MEDICAL
HEART AND PERICARDIUM
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Question
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h intercostal space on the right side of sternum
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V1
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V2
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V3
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V4
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AvL
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -V1-placed in the 4th intercostal space, right of the sternum. V2-placed in the 4th intercostal space, left of the sternum.
Detailed explanation-2: -The location of the 4th and 5th intercostal space is related to the length of the sternum. It is 77% of the sternal length that measures 15 cm for the 4th intercostal space. The position of the V1 and V2 electrodes decreases to 57% when the sternal length is 26 cm.
Detailed explanation-3: -Electrode V1 Place on the fourth intercostal space (ICS) to the right of the sternum. Start at the second rib and feel down the right side of the sternal border until the fourth intercostal space is found. V1 is placed at the edge of the sternal border on the right side.
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