Radiolucent Electrode Assembly
First Claim
1. A substantially radiolucent electrode assembly for connecting a patient-worn physiological sensor to a monitor, comprising:
- a flexible non-conductive substrate having a proximal end and a distal end;
at least one aperture formed in the substrate and sized to receive a sensor;
at least one conductive trace disposed on at least one surface of the non-conductive substrate wherein the conductive trace is capable of conducting a current between the sensor and the distal end of the substrate;
at least one radiolucent electrical connector comprising at least one linear extension of the at least one conductive trace which extends to the aperture wherein the electrical connector is in electrical contact with the sensor; and
a means for providing an electrical connection between the distal end of the substrate and a monitor.
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Abstract
A lightweight, disposable and substantially radiolucent electrode or sensor assembly for that universally connects to separate, non-integrated electrodes or sensors for the monitoring of the physiological parameters of a live subject wherein the electrode assembly is comprised of one or more radiolucent electrical connectors for connecting the electrode assembly to the sensors. The present invention also discloses a method of positioning the electrode assembly on a patient whose physiological signs are being monitored such that access to the patient'"'"'s chest is substantially unimpeded so as not to obstruct the electromagnetic imaging of the patient'"'"'s chest, the application of defibrillation paddles or surgical procedures that require access to the chest area.
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30 Claims
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1. A substantially radiolucent electrode assembly for connecting a patient-worn physiological sensor to a monitor, comprising:
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a flexible non-conductive substrate having a proximal end and a distal end; at least one aperture formed in the substrate and sized to receive a sensor; at least one conductive trace disposed on at least one surface of the non-conductive substrate wherein the conductive trace is capable of conducting a current between the sensor and the distal end of the substrate; at least one radiolucent electrical connector comprising at least one linear extension of the at least one conductive trace which extends to the aperture wherein the electrical connector is in electrical contact with the sensor; and a means for providing an electrical connection between the distal end of the substrate and a monitor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of positioning a substantially radiolucent electrode assembly on a patient that is being monitored for physiological signs such that access to the patient'"'"'s chest is substantially unimpeded, comprising:
applying the electrode assembly around the outer periphery of the patient'"'"'s torso wherein the electrode assembly does not cross the patient'"'"'s chest. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A substantially radiolucent electrode connector for connecting to a patient mounted sensor comprising:
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a flexible radiolucent non-conductive substrate having a proximal end and a distal end; at least one aperture formed in the substrate and sized to receive a sensor; a conductive trace comprising a substantially radiolucent ink printed on the substrate for conducting a current between a sensor and the distal end of the substrate; and a means for providing an electrical connection between the distal end of the substrate and a monitor. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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