ECG electrode connector

A method of engaging an ECG connector with a press stud of an ECG pad, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an ECG connector having a pushbutton slidably disposed within a housing having a first opening disposed therein dimensioned to operably receive the press stud of an ECG electrode pad, an electrical contact member having a second opening disposed therein, the second opening disposed substantially concentrically to the first opening, the pushbutton having at least a released position and a depressed position;
• sliding the pushbutton relative to the housing to position the pushbutton to the depressed position;
• introducing the press stud into the first opening and the second opening;
• and
• positioning the pushbutton to the released position to engage the pushbutton with the press stud.

An ECG connector assembly, comprising:

• a housing having a first opening disposed therein dimensioned to operably receive the press stud of an ECG electrode pad;
• an electrical contact member having a second opening disposed therein, the second opening disposed substantially concentrically to the first opening;
• and
• a pushbutton slidably disposed within the housing and having at least a released position and a depressed position, wherein the pushbutton further includes a central opening defined therein, inner portions of the pushbutton defining the central opening configured to operably engage the press stud when the pushbutton is in the released position, wherein the pushbutton is a single element.