How to Perform an ECG / Electrocardiogram - Clinical Skills - Dr Gill

How to Perform an ECG / Electrocardiogram - Clinical Skills - Dr Gill


Whilst perhaps not a core day to day skill of the medic, being able to take an ECG is a valuable skill. Although perhaps less than the interpretation of the ECG which we will look to cover in another video

The ECG or Electrocardiogram is a core part of any cardiology examination, and thus would expect to undertake in order to complete the cardiac exam - as can be seen here

This video will go over the ECG lead placement for a 12 lead electrocardiogram.

The 12 lead ECG consists of 6 chest leads - lead V1-V6 and four cables to the limbs, allowing the recording of 6 limb leads, leads I, II, III, aVF, aVR and aVL

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00:00 - Introduction & Patient Verification
00:30 - Placing Chest Leads
01:39 - Placing Limb Leads
02:03 - Machine Setup
02:36 - Attaching Chest Leads
03:02 - Attaching Limb Leads & Starting the ECG
03:58 - Conducting the ECG Test
04:17 - Reviewing ECG Results
04:32 - Removing ECG Leads & Conclusion