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11.4.3 Lead Wire Color Code
The following table lists the color coding of leadwires for both AHA and IEC standards:
11.4.4 ECG Electrode Placements
In this section, electrode placement is illustrated using the AHA naming convention.
11.4.4.1 3-leadwire Electrode Placement
The following is an electrode configuration when a 3-leadwire cable is used:
â– RA placement: directly below the clavicle and near the right shoulder.
â– LA placement: directly below the clavicle and near the left shoulder.
â– LL placement: on the left lower abdomen.
11.4.4.2 5-leadwire Electrode Placement
The following is an electrode configuration when when 5-leadwires is used:
â– RA placement: directly below the clavicle and near the right shoulder.
â– LA placement: directly below the clavicle and near the left shoulder.
â– RL placement: on the right lower abdomen.
â– LL placement: on the left lower abdomen.
â– V placement: on the chest.
Lead
IEC AHA
Label Color Label Color
Right arm R Red RA White
Left arm L Yellow LA Black
Right leg (neutral) N Black RL Green
Left leg F Green LL Red
Chest 1 C1 White/Red V1 Brown/Red
Chest 2 C2 White/Yellow V2 Brown/Yellow
Chest 3 C3 White/Green V3 Brown/Green
Chest 4 C4 White/Brown V4 Brown/Blue
Chest 5 C5 White/Black V5 Brown/Orange
Chest 6 C6 White/Violet V6 Brown/Violet