MONITORING OR DIAGNOSTIC ELECTRODE OR SENSOR

摘要

14 A sensing element of silva//silver chloride or the like is coated on one side with a conductive gel and includes a coated liner as tab which, when removed, will expose the adhesive portion of the substrate by which it is attached to the patient. The preferred embodiment includes a length of carrier material including an adhesive backing and has a substrate electrode assembly secured to the adhesive banding with an eyelet and stud assembly being electrically secured through one end of said substrate electrode. This one end is covered with a plastic strip and a release liner covers the assembly. The preferred embodiment is suited for manufacture by automation and includes a continuous length of carrier material which includes an adhesive backing and rides of the bed of the production machine. The backing is removed as the first step. Substrate electrodes are placed on the adhesive surface of the carrier in spaced apart relationship along the length thereof and a stud and eyelet assembly is secured in one tab end thereof. A release liner covers the adhesive side of the carrier material and the substrate electrode. The assemblies are then die cut to the desired shape and size. The release liner is removed in use and tab end carrying the stud and eyelet assembly can be bent upwardly away from the patient so that the leads snap portion can be engaged with the eyelet by means of the thumb and forefinger of the operator thus eliminating any pressure upon the patient.