Radiolucent ECG electrode system
First Claim
1. An electrocardiogram (ECG) lead system, comprising:
- a lead extension assembly that includes a first lead wire configured to be electrically coupled to an ECG monitor;
a lead connector assembly that includes a second lead wire configured to be electrically coupled to the first lead wire; and
an ECG connector assembly that comprises;
a connector electrode that is disposed along at least part of a perimeter of an aperture of a housing and that is electrically coupled to the second lead wire; and
an engagement member that comprises a resilient radiused member and that is coupled to a pivot within a cavity of the housing and that is arranged to rotate about the pivot under force imparted by the resilient radiused member, the engagement member being configured to electrically couple the connector electrode with a patient electrode when the patient electrode is inserted within the aperture.
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Abstract
Disclosed is an ECG electrode lead system suitable for use during imaging procedures such as, without limitation, CT scans or MRI and methods of use. In embodiments, the system includes an ECG electrode connector formed from radiolucent materials to enhance performance during imaging procedures by reducing or eliminating shadows on imaging media. In some embodiments, the disclosed connector includes a housing having an opening configured to operably receive an electrode post of an ECG electrode pad, an electrode member having a generally semicircular contact face disposed along at least a part of the perimeter of the opening, and an engagement member having an actuation surface and an engaging face pivotable about a pivot to enable engaging face to move from a first position whereby the engaging face is closer to the contact face and a second position whereby the engaging face is further from the contact face.
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20 Claims
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1. An electrocardiogram (ECG) lead system, comprising:
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a lead extension assembly that includes a first lead wire configured to be electrically coupled to an ECG monitor; a lead connector assembly that includes a second lead wire configured to be electrically coupled to the first lead wire; and an ECG connector assembly that comprises; a connector electrode that is disposed along at least part of a perimeter of an aperture of a housing and that is electrically coupled to the second lead wire; and an engagement member that comprises a resilient radiused member and that is coupled to a pivot within a cavity of the housing and that is arranged to rotate about the pivot under force imparted by the resilient radiused member, the engagement member being configured to electrically couple the connector electrode with a patient electrode when the patient electrode is inserted within the aperture. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An electrocardiogram (ECG) connector assembly, comprising:
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a housing defining an aperture that extends therethrough to a cavity of the housing; a conductor that terminates at an electrode disposed along at least part of a perimeter of the aperture and that is configured to electrically couple the electrode to an ECG monitor; and an engagement member that comprises a resilient radiused member and that is positioned within the cavity and configured to rotate about a pivot under force imparted by the resilient radiused member. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A electrocardiogram (ECG) connector, comprising:
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a housing defining an aperture that extends therethrough to a cavity of the housing; a connector electrode that is disposed along at least part of a perimeter of the aperture; a conductor that terminates at the connector electrode and that is configured to establish an electrical connection between the connector electrode and an ECG monitor; and an engagement member that includes a resilient radiused member and that is configured to rotate about a pivot within the cavity under force imparted by the resilient radiused member to couple the connector electrode to a patient electrode and secure the patient electrode within the aperture when positioned thereto. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification