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Cable Connections
It is important to know whether you are using a U.S. or European cable for ECG
monitoring. The colors of the wires differ, see table.
Monitoring Cable Connections

United States Connect To Europe
White Right arm Red
Black Left arm Yellow
Red Left leg Green
Green Right leg Black
Brown Chest White

Patient Cable
Monitoring cables contain varying numbers of wires.
■ 3- and 4-wire cables: Allow a choice of limb and augmented leads.
■ 5-wire cable: Allows a choice of limb and augmented leads plus a
chest lead.
■ 10-wire cable: Records a 12-lead ECG.

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