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Iontophoretic burn-protection method

  • US 4,211,222 A
  • Filed: 09/08/1978
  • Issued: 07/08/1980
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/1976
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of applying electricity to a selected area of a living body while minimizing concomitant iontophoretic burn, said method including the steps of;

  • applying a first electrode to the skin of said body at said selected area, with an electrically conductive, porous intervenor having a thickness very large in relation to the thickness of said skin, said intervenor interposed between said first electrode and said skin;

    applying a second electrode to said skin spaced from said first electrode; and

    applying direct current to said electrodes with a limitation on the amplitude of said direct current multiplied by the duration of applying said direct current, said limitation being proportional to the thickness of said intervenor associated with said first electrode.

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