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Fabrication of a low-cost strap for holding precordial electrodes on the hirsute chest
Author(s) -
Himel Mondal,
Tanmoy Chattopadhyay,
Shaikat Mondal,
Debasish Das,
Sairavi Kiran Biri
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_292_20
Subject(s) - medicine , suction , precordial examination , electrode , chest pain , electrocardiography , cardiology , mechanical engineering , engineering , chemistry
Reusable suction-cup electrodes are used for recording a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) in resource-limited settings. These electrodes may easily detach if those are attached on a hirsute chest. Additionally, the suction pressure may cause erythema and pain.

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