The objective of this standard is to allow ECG TRUNK CABLES and PATIENT LEADWIRES to be
interchanged between ECG DEVICES with isolated PATIENT connections by establishing a common
interface between the TRUNK CABLE and the PATIENT LEADWIRE connectors. Performance and safety
criteria for TRUNK CABLES and PATIENT LEADWIRES used with isolated PATIENT connectors are also
specified. This standard's original scope related to TRUNK CABLES and PATIENT LEADWIRES used
with cardiac monitors. The scope was extended to include PATIENT LEADWIRES used with other
ECG DEVICES including diagnostic electrocardiographs, ambulatory ECG (Holter) recorders/event
recorders and ECG telemetry.