Last updated on July 10th, 2020 at 10:14 am
Proper EKG Placement
Proper EKG placement is important as incorrect positioning of electrodes can cause artefactual changes in the ECG. If this happens, a patient may receive potentially harmful treatment.
EKG Placement
by Anna Curran. RN, BSN, PHN
Anna Curran. RN-BC, BSN, PHN, CMSRN
I am a Critical Care ER nurse. I have been in this field for over 30 years. I also began teaching BSN and LVN students and found that by writing additional study guides helped their knowledge base, especially when it was time to take the NCLEX examinations.
