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 is a very useful diagnostic tool. However, errors in placement of ECG leads can create artifacts, mimic pathologies, and hinder proper ECG interpretation. This is the second of a two-part series discussing how to recognize and avoid these errors. Methods: 12-lead ECGs...

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Main Authors: Allison V. Rosen, Sahil Koppikar, Catherine Shaw, Adrian Baranchuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Journal of Medical Students 2014-09-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Students
Subjects:
cardiology,
electrocardiography
medical errors
limb lead reversal
medical education
Online Access:http://ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/95

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