- ECG adhesive electrodes should be taped to the pads of the paws of the left forelimb (black lead), right forelimb (white lead), and left hind limb (red lead), as shown in Figure 19. 3-lead electrocardiograms are the norm and are sufficient. Canine ECG complexes resemble human complexes, with minor variations in key electrocardiographic intervals.
Figure 19. Placement of ECG Electrode Pads.
Figure 19 shows a technique for placement of adhesive ECG electrodes.