title: Bedside EKG electrode placement.
abstract: Inaccurate or inconsistent placement of 12-lead EKG and bedside EKG monitoring electrodes can lead to disastrous diagnostic errors in cardiac patients. A knowledgeable and competent nursing staff can facilitate optimal diagnosis and treatment of the patient's problem through accurate placement of the 12-lead EKG and bedside EKG monitoring electrodes.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Byrd
mesh_terms: D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D004566:Electrodes