Automated external defibrillation (AED) electrodes

An automated external defibrillator (AED) system for delivering a defibrillation shock to a victim comprising:

• A. the AED system capable of delivering the defibrillation shock;
• B. a set of electrodes electrically connected to the AED system, each electrode of the set of electrodes having
• (i) a dry adhesive having a first side and a second side;
• (ii) the dry adhesive capable of conducting at least impedance signals, electrocardiogram (ECG) signals and defibrillation energy;
• and
• (iii) a conductive base,
• wherein the dry adhesive is adhered on the first side to the conductive base and the second side is capable of being releasably adhered to the victim's skin,
• wherein the set of electrodes delivers the defibrillation shock to the victim through the dry adhesive,
• wherein the defibrillation shock delivered through the dry adhesive is between 10-360 Joules, and
• wherein the conductive base has a surface area such that an energy per cm2 delivered by said each electrode during delivery of the defibrillation shock does not exceed 5 Joules per cm2.

A method for delivering a defibrillation shock to a victim comprising the steps of:

• identifying the victim potentially in cardiac arrest;
• obtaining an automated external defibrillator (AED) having a set of electrodes wherein the set of electrodes are comprised of a dry adhesive capable of conducting at least impedance signals, electrocardiogram (ECG) signals and defibrillation energy;
• adhering the set of electrodes to the victim;
• and
• if the victim is in the cardiac arrest, as determined by the AED, delivering the defibrillation shock to the victim,
• wherein the set of electrodes delivers the defibrillation shock to the victim through the dry adhesive,
• wherein the defibrillation shock delivered through the dry adhesive is between 10-360 Joules, and
• wherein each electrode of the set of electrodes has a surface area such that an energy per cm2 delivered by said each electrode during delivery of the defibrillation shock does not exceed 5 Joules per cm2.