How to undertake and record a 12-lead electrocardiogram

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Pooranachandran, V. 2024. How to undertake and record a 12-lead electrocardiogram. Nursing Standard. 40 (2), pp. 62-67. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2024.e12382
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TitleHow to undertake and record a 12-lead electrocardiogram
AuthorsPooranachandran, V.
Abstract

A 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is a painless procedure commonly undertaken in healthcare practice. An ECG machine uses cables or 'leads' attached with stick-on electrodes to specific parts of the body to create a series of ECG traces, which are then printed onto graph paper. This provides a recording of the cardiac electrical activity measured from different angles or perspectives. • A 12-lead ECG is a valuable diagnostic tool that has proven effective in detecting various cardiac abnormalities or enabling healthcare professionals to rule them out. • It is a cost-effective investigation that can be performed by any appropriately trained healthcare professional. • Careful preparation and correct electrode and lead placement are crucial to ensure accuracy when recording a 12-lead ECG. How to' articles can help to update your practice and ensure it remains evidence-based. Apply this article to your practice. Reflect on and write a short account of: • How this article might improve your practice when recording a 12-lead ECG. • How you could use this information to educate students or colleagues about the preparation and recording of a 12-lead ECG. [Abstract copyright: © 2024 RCN Publishing Company Ltd. All rights reserved. Not to be copied, transmitted or recorded in any way, in whole or part, without prior permission of the publishers.]

Keywordsheart attack; cardiology; electrocardiograms; cardiac arrhythmias; tachycardia; cardiorespiratory; atrial fibrillation; heart diseases; clinical
Sustainable Development Goals3 Good health and well-being
Middlesex University ThemeHealth & Wellbeing
PublisherRCN Publishing
JournalNursing Standard
ISSN0029-6570
Electronic2047-9018
Publication dates
Online16 Dec 2024
Publication process dates
Accepted06 Jun 2024
Deposited18 Feb 2025
Output statusPublished
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2024.e12382
PubMed ID39676435
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