Cardiac-1 - placement for EKG leads PDF

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5 LEAD EKG PLACEMENT & HEART SOUNDS

5 Lead EKG Placement

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AORTIC

Heart Sounds

(2nd Intercostal Space R Sternal Border)

PULMONIC (2nd Intercostal Space L Sternal Border)

TRICUSPID (3rd or 4th Intercostal Space L Sternal Border)

ERB’S POINT

MITRAL

(3rd Intercostal Space L Sternal Border)

(5th Intercostal Space Midclavicular Line)

APE To Man Aortic, Pulmonic, Erbs Point, Tricuspid, Mitral These locations are optimal for listening to the 4 valves of the heart. Erb’s point is the best location listen for S2. At each location you should listen for any murmur for the associated valve. NRSNG.com - “Tools and Confidence to Succeed in Nursing Schoo ©2017 TazKai LLC | NRSNG com Reproduction Strictly Prohibited...