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Misplacement of all 12 ECG leads can dramatically alter the ECG appearance, potentially resulting in significant harm due to inappropriate or withheld treatments.
Highlights the critical importance of correctly placing ECG leads to avoid misdiagnosis, unnecessary investigations, and inappropriate treatment.
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ECG lead misplacement risks misdiagnosis and harm; case reports leave open incidence and prevention strategies in practice.
Richard Lynch (2014) conducted a review in ECG lead misplacement (n=1). ECG lead misplacement was evaluated. Misplacement of all 12 ECG leads can dramatically alter the ECG appearance, potentially resulting in significant harm due to inappropriate or withheld treatments.
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