Automated external defibrillation (aed) electrodes

Abstract

Aspects of the invention provide an AED electrode that utilizes an acrylic adhesive to physically secure and electrically couple the electrode to a victim, e.g., for purposes of delivering high-energy electrical discharges of 10-360 Joules with currents from 100A to 2500A. Use of such an acrylic adhesive for securing an electrode to a victim in AED electrodes according to these aspects of the invention has the benefit, among others, of extending their shelf life and, thereby, lowering the cost and associated burden of a deployed AED. Further aspects of the invention provide AEDs incorporating electrodes of the types described above. Still further aspects of the invention provide methods of fabricating such AEDs and/or electrodes. Yet still further aspects of the invention provide methods of defibrillating a victim (including, delivering energy of 10 Joules to in some cases up to 360 Joules with currents as high as 100A to 2500A) using such AEDs and/or electrodes.

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