Fault circuit for stimulator

摘要

An improved control circuit which may be incorporated into a medical transcutaneous nerve or muscle stimulator for disabling the output from the stimulator to stimulation electrodes connected thereto upon the occurrence of an undesirable output event of the kind which may result in an electrical shock or burn to user of the stimulator. This disablement by the control circuit may be triggered when electrode impedance exceeds a threshold level, or when the current level of the output undergoes excessive change, or when the power source to the unit is interrupted. Included may be visual signaling functions.