Common ECG Lead Placement Errors. Part I: Limb Lead Reversals

Common ECG Lead Placement Errors. Part I: Limb Lead Reversals

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Background: Electrocardiography (ECG) is a very useful diagnostic tool. However, errors in placement of ECG leads can create artifacts, mimic pathologies, and hinder proper ECG interpretation. It is important for members of the health care team to be able to recognize the common patterns resulting f...

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Main Authors: Allison V. Rosen, Sahil Koppikar, Catherine Shaw, Adrian Baranchuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2015-10-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Students
Subjects:
Cardiology
Electrocardiography
Medical Errors
Limb Lead Reversal
Medical Education
Online Access:http://www.ijms.info/ojs/index.php/IJMS/article/view/142

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