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Begin by removing any hair that may prevent the ECG electrode from sticking directly to the patient’s skin. Next, remove excess skin oils with a 4x4 or gauze pad. Then, “rough up” the skin to remove any excess dead skin cells that make up the outermost layer of the epidermis. The 12-Lead ECG will be attempting to pick up 1:10,000th of a volt, so skin preparation is necessary. |
