Neutral electrode for hf surgery
AssigneeErbe Elektromedizin GmbH
InventorFlorian Eisele
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Abstract
The invention relates to a neutral electrode for HF surgery and to an electrically conductive gel. The neutral electrode comprises at least one electrically conductive section that can be brought into contact with a section of a patient's body. In order to enable the contact resistance to be reduced in a simple and economical manner, in particular in cases of problematic skin and/or tissue conditions, the neutral electrode comprises circulation-promoting means that enhance blood flow through the section of the body that is in contact with this electrode section. The invention also relates to a conductive gel for application of a neutral electrode to a section of a patient's body that contains capsaicin or similar means for promoting circulation.
Claims12
Neutral electrode for HF surgery, comprising at least one electrically conductive section adapted to contact a portion of a patient's body-and comprising a circulation-promoting means adapted to enhance blood flow at least through said body portion in contact with said section.
Conductive gel for use in the application of a neutral electrode to a portion of a patient's body, containing at least one of capsaicin and a similar agent that promotes blood circulation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.