Questions: Beginning with the first step on top, list the steps for performing an ECG. Wash the patient's skin using gauze pads moistened with alcohol. Apply electrodes to limbs and chest. Attach wires and cables. Tell the patient to rest quietly and breathe normally. Run the ECG.

Beginning with the first step on top, list the steps for performing an ECG.

Wash the patient's skin using gauze pads moistened with alcohol.

Apply electrodes to limbs and chest.

Attach wires and cables.

Tell the patient to rest quietly and breathe normally.

Run the ECG.
Transcript text: Beginning with the first step on top, list the steps for performing an ECG. Wash the patient's skin using gauze pads moistened with alcohol. Apply electrodes to limbs and chest. Attach wires and cables. Tell the patient to rest quietly and breathe normally. Run the ECG.
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To perform an ECG, follow these steps in order:

  1. Wash the patient's skin using gauze pads moistened with alcohol.
    This step is crucial to ensure that the skin is clean and free of oils or dirt, which can interfere with the electrode's ability to adhere properly and conduct electrical signals.

  2. Apply electrodes to limbs and chest.
    Electrodes are placed on specific locations on the patient's limbs and chest to capture the heart's electrical activity accurately.

  3. Attach wires and cables.
    Connect the electrodes to the ECG machine using the appropriate wires and cables. This step ensures that the electrical signals from the heart are transmitted to the machine for recording.

  4. Tell the patient to rest quietly and breathe normally.
    It is important for the patient to be relaxed and breathe normally to avoid any artifacts or disturbances in the ECG recording.

  5. Run the ECG.
    Start the ECG machine to record the heart's electrical activity. This step involves capturing the data that will be analyzed for any abnormalities.

In summary, the steps for performing an ECG are: clean the skin, apply electrodes, attach cables, instruct the patient to relax, and then run the ECG.

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