摘要 |
<p>A patch electrode (10, 11) for use with defibrillators (25) is provided. The patch electrode (10, 11) comprises a soft, flexible patch (12) of polymeric material and bonded to it, a smaller patch (14) of polymeric material that has been metal-plated. A lead wire (21, 23) is attached to the patch (10, 11) by a polymeric boot (18). A defibrillator system is also provided wherein two electrodes (10, 11) and lead wires (21, 23) are attached to a generator (25) typically used for cardioventing and defibrillization. The invention is particularly useful for cardiac muscle stimulation but can also be used for muscle stimulation.</p> |