Site Map	Record an ECG

• Introduce yourself and check the patient's identity
• Establish rapport with patient
• Explain procedure and obtain patient consent
• Position and expose patient appropriately
• Apply ECG stickers to correct position on chest and limbs
• Connect leads appropriately
• Record ECG
• Label ECG correctly
• Remove stickers from patient and ensure patient is comfortable and fully dressed
• Use appropriate language
• Encourage patient's questions and deal with them appropriately
• Acknowledge patient concerns
• Assess ECG for immediate life threatening abnormalities
• Place ECG in the correct notes

	Any comments or feedback please contact me by email: Tom Williams