Adjustable ECG sensor and related method
First Claim
1. An adjustable ECG sensor attachable to a patient to sense cardiac signals, the adjustable ECG sensor comprising:
- an adjustable leadwire having a connector end connectable to a receiver associated with an ECG monitor;
an electrode having;
an electrode pad;
a clip connected to the electrode pad and attachable to any one of multiple locations on the adjustable leadwire;
a pin connected to the clip that punctures and electrically connects to the adjustable leadwire; and
wherein the adjustable ECG sensor is fitted to the patient by attaching the clip of the electrode to one of the multiple locations on the adjustable leadwire.
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Abstract
An adjustable ECG sensor is attachable to a patient to sense cardiac signals and includes an adjustable leadwire having a flexible substrate, a conductor extending along the flexible substrate, and a connector end connectable to a receiver associated with an ECG monitor. The adjustable ECG sensor further includes an electrode having an electrode pad, a clip connected to the electrode pad and attachable to any one of multiple locations on the adjustable leadwire, and a pin that punctures the flexible substrate and electrically connects to the conductor of the adjustable leadwire. The adjustable ECG sensor is fitted to the patient by attaching the clip of the electrode to one of the multiple locations on the adjustable leadwire.
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15 Claims
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1. An adjustable ECG sensor attachable to a patient to sense cardiac signals, the adjustable ECG sensor comprising:
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an adjustable leadwire having a connector end connectable to a receiver associated with an ECG monitor; an electrode having; an electrode pad; a clip connected to the electrode pad and attachable to any one of multiple locations on the adjustable leadwire; a pin connected to the clip that punctures and electrically connects to the adjustable leadwire; and wherein the adjustable ECG sensor is fitted to the patient by attaching the clip of the electrode to one of the multiple locations on the adjustable leadwire. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of fitting an adjustable ECG sensor to a patient to sense cardiac signals, the method comprising:
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adhering an electrode to a patient, the electrode having an electrode pad, a clip connected to the electrode pad, and a pin connected to the clip; fitting an adjustable leadwire to the patient, the adjustable leadwire having an initial length of a flexible substrate having a connector end and a distal end, a conductor extending along the flexible substrate, and an adhesive on one side of the flexible substrate, by; adhering the adjustable leadwire to the patient'"'"'s skin; attaching the clip to any one of multiple locations on the adjustable leadwire; puncturing the flexible substrate with the pin to electrically connect to the conductor of the adjustable leadwire at a connection point; and severing the adjustable leadwire between the distal end and the connection point. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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