Flexible and/or tapered therapy electrode

摘要

An electrode assembly includes a first surface to be placed adjacent a person's skin and a second surface including a plurality of reservoirs of conductive gel. The plurality of reservoirs of conductive gel are disposed on sections of the electrode assembly that are at least partially physically separated and may move at least partially independently of one another to conform to contours of a body of a patient. The electrode assembly is configured to dispense an amount of the electrically conductive gel onto the first surface in response to an activation signal and to provide for a defibrillating shock to be applied to the patient through the amount of the electrically conductive gel.

主权项

1. A therapy electrode system comprising:
a garment wearable on a torso of a patient; a pocket formed in the garment; and a therapy electrode configured to be inserted into the pocket, at least one of the pocket and the therapy electrode including a feature discouraging insertion of the therapy electrode into the pocket in an incorrect orientation, wherein the feature comprises the pocket being tapered from a first pocket end to a second pocket end and the therapy electrode being tapered from a first therapy electrode end to a second therapy electrode end.