Electrocardiogram

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Introduces self
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Confirms name & date of birth of patient (against wristband if present)
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Explains & gains consent
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Offers chaperone and exposes patient from waist up
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Washes hands
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Offers to shave hair and prepare skin to ensure good electrode contact
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Inputs details into machine and checks paper settings
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Places right and left arm leads correctly
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Places right and left leg leads correctly
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Places V1 over the right 4th intercostal space
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Places V2 over the left 4th intercostal space
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Places V4 over the left 5th intercostal space in the midclavicular line
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Places V3 between V2 and V4
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Places V5 horizontal to V4 in the anterior axillary line
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Places V6 horizontal to V5 in the midaxillary line
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Attaches leads to limb leads (Red, Yellow, Green, Black clockwise from right wrist)
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Attaches leads to V1 to V6
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Checks all leads, calibration and asks patient to lie as still as possible before printing
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Asks patient if they are experiencing any palpitations or chest pain and writes this on ECG
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Removes pads and offers tissues
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Thanks patient and offers to help get dressed
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Washes hands
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Examiner global score: confidence, methodical and proficient
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