Method for the accurate placement of EKG electrodes
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1. In performing an electrocardiogram procedure utilizing electrodes to sense electrical signals:
- from the heart, a method for the accurate placement of an electrode on a patient comprising the step of producing a temporary mark on a patient'"'"'s body to indicate the location at which the electrode is to be placed.
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A method is provided for the accurate placement and replacement of EKG electrodes on a patient. In accordance with the invention, the method comprises marking the position of the EKG electrodes with a removable tattoo so that on a subsequent run the electrodes can be replaced at their original locations as marked. The method also allows an experienced operator to first mark the proper location so less experienced operators can correctly position the electrodes on a patient.
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11 Claims
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1. In performing an electrocardiogram procedure utilizing electrodes to sense electrical signals:
- from the heart, a method for the accurate placement of an electrode on a patient comprising the step of producing a temporary mark on a patient'"'"'s body to indicate the location at which the electrode is to be placed.
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11. In performing a sequence of electrocardiogram procedures the step of placing a temporary mark at the location of an electrode during the first procedure in the sequence and thereafter utilizing the temporary mark to locate that electrode during subsequent electrocardiogram procedures.
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