Skin abrader
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1. A method of abrading the skin of a mammal via a dermal preparation device in preparation for adhesion of an electrode, comprising:
- placing a dermal preparation device on the skin, the dermal preparation device comprising a support layer having an upper surface, a lower surface coated with an abrasive, and a major axis extending through a geometrical center of the support layer and along the longest dimension of the support layer;
wherein the dermal preparation device comprises a gripping layer secured to the upper surface of the support layer, the gripping layer comprising an adhered portion adhered to the support layer, a gripping portion, and a fold between the adhered portion and the gripping portion;
grasping the gripping portion of the dermal preparation device;
applying pressure to the skin through the dermal preparation device;
moving the dermal preparation device in a manner to remove a desirable amount of skin; and
placing a physiological measurement device on the skin, the physiological measurement device configured for adhesive attachment to a mammal.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to devices, methods, and systems for abrading the skin in preparation for attachment of an electrode. In some embodiments, the invention may provide for a simple, low-cost device 120 with a flat, abrading surface that removes the topmost layer of the skin without causing undue injury.
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1. A method of abrading the skin of a mammal via a dermal preparation device in preparation for adhesion of an electrode, comprising:
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placing a dermal preparation device on the skin, the dermal preparation device comprising a support layer having an upper surface, a lower surface coated with an abrasive, and a major axis extending through a geometrical center of the support layer and along the longest dimension of the support layer; wherein the dermal preparation device comprises a gripping layer secured to the upper surface of the support layer, the gripping layer comprising an adhered portion adhered to the support layer, a gripping portion, and a fold between the adhered portion and the gripping portion; grasping the gripping portion of the dermal preparation device; applying pressure to the skin through the dermal preparation device; moving the dermal preparation device in a manner to remove a desirable amount of skin; and placing a physiological measurement device on the skin, the physiological measurement device configured for adhesive attachment to a mammal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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