Electrode application system and method for electroconvulsive therapy
US4870969A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0452
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical method and system in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) uses a disposable electrode, which does not use a liquid, such as conductive gel or saline solution. The electrode is a flexible multi-layer pad having an adhesive surface which is covered by a removable cover sheet. The pad comprises a layer of adhesive non-liquid conductive hydrogel, a thin conductive plastic film layer, a conductive metal foil layer connected to a wire lead, and an insulative plastic layer, preferably a plastic foam.
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