Cardell MAX-12 HD - Veterinary Instrumentation

Cardell® MAX-12HD User’s Manual7.3.2 Lead placementFigure 7-1: 5-Lead PlacementFor a 5 lead system, four limb leads can be applied(RA, LA, RL, and LL) with the exploring lead(brown) used for diagnostic purposes as needed.Otherwise, the exploring lead may be leftunplugged. Refer to Figure 7-1 and Table 7-1 formore information.For a 3 lead system, leads should be attached justbelow the elbow on the front leg and just above thestifle on the hind leg. The following leadsequence should be applied for a 3 lead system:Right Foreleg (RA-white); Left Foreleg(LA-black); Left Hind Leg (LL-red). Refer toFigure 7-2 and Table 7-2 for more information.Figure 7-2: 3-Lead PlacementPOSITIONING ANESTHETIZED PATIENTSFor ECG monitoring during anesthesia, it is most important to positionpatients properly on the table for the procedure. If standard lead placementas described below is not possible, leads should be attached to the bodywhere they will be least subject to movement and away from the surgical site.It is preferable to view an upright QRS complex for monitoring ECG. A52 M1.0 5-15-09