Hybrid contact quality monitoring return electrode
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1. An electrosurgical return electrode, comprising:
- an intermediary layer formed from a dielectric material, the intermediary layer having a top surface and a patient-contacting surface;
a capacitive return electrode formed from a conductive material disposed on the top surface of the intermediary layer; and
a resistive monitoring electrode formed from a conductive material disposed on the patient-contact surface of the intermediary layer, wherein the resistive monitoring electrode includes at least one pair of split electrode conductors.
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Abstract
An electrosurgical return electrode is disclosed. The return electrode includes an intermediary layer formed from a dielectric material, the intermediary layer having a top surface and a patient-contacting surface. The return electrode also includes a capacitive return electrode formed from a conductive material disposed on the top surface of the intermediary layer and a resistive monitoring electrode formed from a conductive material disposed on the patient-contact surface of the intermediary layer.
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1. An electrosurgical return electrode, comprising:
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an intermediary layer formed from a dielectric material, the intermediary layer having a top surface and a patient-contacting surface; a capacitive return electrode formed from a conductive material disposed on the top surface of the intermediary layer; and a resistive monitoring electrode formed from a conductive material disposed on the patient-contact surface of the intermediary layer, wherein the resistive monitoring electrode includes at least one pair of split electrode conductors. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An electrosurgical system comprising:
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at least one electrosurgical return electrode, comprising; an intermediary layer formed from a dielectric material, the intermediary layer having a top surface and a patient-contacting surface; a capacitive return electrode formed from a conductive material disposed on the top surface of the intermediary layer; and a resistive monitoring electrode formed from a conductive material disposed on the patient-contact surface of the intermediary layer, wherein the resistive monitoring electrode includes at least one pair of split electrode conductors; and a return electrode monitoring system coupled to the at least one pair of split electrode conductors and configured to measure impedance between the at least one pair of split electrode conductors. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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