Iontophoretic burn-protection method
First Claim
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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Abstract
A method, and typically a pair of treatment electrodes energized at opposite electrical polarity, is provided for applying electricity to the human body. At least the area of the negative electrode in contact with the skin is covered with felt-like material, preferably moistened, and having a thickness in excess of three millimeters. Compliance with a current-time limitation according to the method essentially avoids iontophoretic burns. Electively, this negative electrode structure allows increasing the size of the positive electrode, permitting a larger treatment current with reduced discomfort. Intermingled positive and negative electrodes may be used.
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4 Claims
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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;
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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