ECG Adapter System and Method

A method of coupling an electrocardiograph (ECG) monitor to one or more lead sets via an adapter, the method comprising:

• positioning a monitor connector at a first end of the adapter, the monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of the ECG monitor;
• positioning a first lead receptacle at a second end of the adapter, the first lead receptacle configured to receive a first connector having a first pin configuration;
• and
• positioning a second lead receptacle at the second end of the adapter, the second lead receptacle located adjacent the first lead receptacle and configured to receive a second connector having a second pin configuration different from the first pin configuration.

An electrocardiograph (ECG) lead set system comprising:

• a first ECG lead set including a single wire for coupling to a first electrode;
• a second ECG lead set including a plurality of lead wires for coupling to a plurality of second electrodes;
• a first plug connector coupled to one end of the first ECG lead set;
• a second plug connector coupled to one end of the second ECG lead set;
• and
• an adapter adapted for coupling the first and second plug connectors to an input of an ECG monitor, the adapter including:
• an adapter body having a first end and a second end;
• a monitor connector positioned at the first end of the adapter body, the monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of the ECG monitor;
• a first lead receptacle positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the first lead receptacle configured to receive the first plug connector having a first pin configuration;
• and
• a second lead receptacle positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the second lead receptacle located adjacent the first lead receptacle and configured to receive the second plug connector having a second pin configuration different from the first pin configuration.