Electrocardiograph electrodes and associated assemblies
US4202344A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 1977 |
| Grant date | May 13, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/282
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrocardiograph electrode assembly is disclosed which includes a stretchable elastic strip having apertures in which electrodes are detachably mounted. The electrodes may be six in number and have a proportional spacing with respect to each other corresponding to the average proportional spacing of desired positions on the chest for electrocardiograph monitoring. A holder or retainer is provided for releasably engaging ends of the elastic strip to position and maintain the electrodes in contact with the chest of the patient. The holder may include a system of belts buckled to the strip and threaded through a base member positioned beneath the chest of the patient. Alternatively, weights may be attached to the ends of the strip to maintain the electrodes in contact with the patient's chest without placing a holder or retainer behind the patient.
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