ECG Electrodes by McKesson

McKesson Electrodes are adhesive-backed accessories for ECG monitoring. These electrodes come in various shapes and sizes according to individual patient needs and also come in cloth, clear tape, and foam options. Each electrode is made with full surface adhesion and a silver chloride electrode for quality readings. Also, every McKesson ECG snap electrode is biocompatible and defib recoverable. McKesson Radiolucent Electrodes are coated with a conductive hydrogel which promotes the transfer of electronic signals. McKesson all-purpose electrodes are also DEHP-free and not made with natural rubber latex. Use these electrodes with machines like the Lumeon and Burdic Resting ECG by McKesson.

How to Apply

• Locate the fourth intercostal space on both the left and right side of the ribcage.
• If the chest of the patient is soiled, clean the location with a McKesson Alcohol Prep Pad and allow to dry.
• Place V1 over the 4th intercostal space on the right side of the ribcage where the sternum meets the rib.
• Place V2 on the steral border of the left side over the 4th intercostal space.
• Place V4 over the 5th intercostal space along the mid-clavicular line.
• Place V3 halfway between V2 and V4.
• Place V5 over the 5th intercostal space along the anterior axillary line.
• Place V6 over the 5th intercostal space along the mid axillary line.
• Place two leads, one on each of the anterior surfaces above the biceps brachii.
• Place leg electrodes somewhere on the surface of the calves or thighs.

What Is an ECG?

An electrocardiogram or ECG/EKG is a common test performed and is used to monitor the working condition of the heart. It does this by measuring the electrical signals of the heart. This test is noninvasive and painless and is perhaps one of the most reliable tests for monitoring the heart. ECGs can help a doctor diagnose arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, structural problems with the heart, and to monitor the working conditions of devices like pacemakers to name a few. An ECG works when the heart triggers an electrical impulse; this impulse can be picked up by an ECG electrode. An ECG machine will then interpret these signals as a wavelength on a graph. From this graph, a doctor can interpret irregularities in the heart's natural rhythm.

Material Highlight: Hydrogel

Many ECG electrodes are made now with materials known as hydrogel. Hydrogels are materials consisting of hydrophilic polymers that absorb up to 9 times their own weight in water, creating a gel-like substance. Hydrogels are commonly used throughout the medical industry as they tend to be biocompatible and even help with healing in some cases. Hydrogels are used for growing cell cultures, scaffolds to repair tissues, as a method of delivering drugs only when the drug is needed, and many other uses.

Product Features and Benefits

• Cloth, Foam, and Tape Options
• Full Surface Adhesion
• High-Quality Silver Chloride Sensor
• Lift Tabs for Easy Placement and Removal
• Easy Removal With No Leftover Residue
• Biocompatible
• Defib Recoverable
• Conductive Adhesive Hydrogel
• Single-Use
• Disposable Electrodes
• DEHP-Free

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: McKesson
• Type: Monitoring
• Latex Indicator: Not Made With Natural Rubber Latex
• X-Ray Compatibility: Non-Radiolucent, Radiolucent
• User: Adult
• Securing Method: Gel Adhesive
• Application: ECG Snap Electrode

Manuals and Documents

• Spec Sheet contains product information.

Product Videos

ECG Electrode Placement (3:45 minutes)