Abstract: A medical monitor includes a lanyard and an electronic package supported in the manner of a pendant. The lanyard includes integral electrodes or other sensors for making physiological measurements, auxiliary components and connectors for electrically connecting the electrodes or sensors to the electronic package. The physiological measurements may be stored in the monitor for later readout, or may be transmitted, before or after processing, to a remote location.

Abstract: A system for unobtrusively measuring bioelectric signals developed by an individual includes multiple sensors, one or more of which constitutes a capacitive sensor, embedded into or otherwise integrated into an object, such as a chair, bed or the like, used to support the individual. The object serves as mounting structure that holds the sensors in place. The sensors are preferably arranged in the form of an array, with particular ones of the sensors being selectable from the array for measuring the bioelectric signals which are transmitted, such as through a wireless link, for display and/or analysis purposes.

Abstract: An interface unit for receiving a body part of a subject at which a noninvasive hematocrit measurement is to be obtained includes a narrow monitoring element with a receptacle for receiving at least a portion of the body part and contacts that are configured for establishing electrical communication with contacts of electrodes that are to be positioned over the receptacle before the body part is placed therein. In addition, the monitoring element may include a pressure port that communicates pressure into the receptacle. The interface unit also includes a cover which is configured to partially enclose the body part, to ensure that electrical communication is established between the contacts and the electrodes, and to facilitate the application of pressure to the body part. The electrodes may be in the form of electrically isolated electrode pairs, which may be formed as a strip with minimal material wastage.

Abstract: The invention is directed to techniques for electrode placement around a heart. A harness having one or more attachment sites may be secured around the heart, and electrodes may be secured at the attachment sites as desired by the physician for the patient. The electrodes may be, for example, pacing and sensing electrodes, defibrillation electrodes, or any combination thereof. The harness holds the electrodes in place and also impedes the progress of ventricular dilation. The electrodes attached to the harness may be used for any of several purposes, such as cardiac resynchronization, selective defibrillation, measurement of impedance, pacing and cardioversion.

Abstract: A heart rate monitoring unit including a heart rate monitor and a belt. The heart rate monitor includes a base having a length defining a longitudinal axis, an electronics unit portion, a first electrode portion, and a first belt connection portion. The electronics unit portion has a first end proximate the first electrode portion and a second end distal from the first electrode portion. The first electrode portion has a first end proximate the electronics unit portion and a second end distal from the electronics unit portion. The first belt connection portion is disposed between the second end of the electronics unit portion and the second end of first electrode portion. The base includes a first electrode secured to the first electrode portion, and an electronics unit secured to the electronics unit portion.

Abstract: A manipulator joined to a distal end of a delivery system shaft includes a plurality of arms and a collar. A proximal portion of each of the arms is joined to the shaft and a distal portion of each of the arms is joined to the collar such that the collar is substantially aligned with a lumen of the shaft. The lumen and the collar slideably and rotatably engage a medical electrical lead while a plurality of control wires, adapted to manipulate the manipulator, join to each of the plurality of manipulator arms in proximity to the distal end of the shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting dislodgement of a needle inserted into a patient includes a sensor for detecting wetness due to blood and a sensor holder to secure the sensor to the patient such that the sensor detects wetness due to blood loss from the patient upon dislodgement of the needle. Methods and apparatuses for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling blood loss from a patient due to needle dislodgement are also provided.

Abstract: A method for determining illness of a biological entity, progression to non-acute death of the biological entity, and/or timing of non-acute death of the biological entity. A comparison of measured values of resistance, reactance, phase angle, extracellular and intracellular water volumes, and membrane status of whole body and regions of the entity show hallmarks of the state of health of the entity.

Abstract: A portable apparatus which allows a user to perform self-diagnostic evaluation of nerve sensory latency between a pair of epidermal locations proximal to nerve conduction paths. The device provides a simple and low-cost self-diagnostic apparatus which may be used for the detection and ongoing monitoring of sensory latency, such as sensory latency which is the result of carpal tunnel syndrome. The apparatus is powered by a single battery which provides power to all circuitry of the apparatus. Upon power activation, the device generates a series of high voltage stimulus pulses at an electrode in epidermal contact with the user/operator. The nerve response voltage is detected by a second electrode located along nerve pathway and the time delay between stimulus and response is displayed and periodically updated as each new response is detected.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an ECG electrode system that includes the use of electrodes adapted to attach to the body via suction. The invention includes a lightweight and compact air pump in combination with air connection hoses, a lightweight air distribution unit, associated electrode tubes, and respective electrodes adapted to be positioned by the Venturi principle, and corresponding electrical leads and recorders/monitors. The electrode leads can each be positioned within respective air connections hoses, e.g., in a manner that is concentric or coaxial with the axis of the connection hoses, in order to both protect the leads themselves and facilitate their positioning.

Abstract: A fixation device fixes the position of an implantable microminiature device residing proximally to a target site such as a nerve or a muscle. In one embodiment, the device comprises a sheath and a means for attaching the device to adjacent tissue. The means for attaching may be any one of several embodiments including one or more grasping members, a combination of grasping members and one or more helices, or an extension adapted to accept a suture. In another embodiment, the fixation device comprises an assembly residing in the implantation pathway, behind the stimulation device, thus preventing retreat of the stimulation device in the pathway. In a preferred use, the fixation device fixes the position of a microstimulator component of a Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) system.

Abstract: This invention relates to a conductance path mechanism of a wireless heartbeat transmitter comprising a circuit board, a spiral spring, a U-shaped contact rod integrally molded to both side of a bottom cover and a rubber conductible sheet. A horizontal portion of said U-shaped contact rod is totally inserted inside a foundation of a bottom cover to form a steady mechanism of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides an iontophoresis system for non-invasively taking a physiological substance out of the living body, the system being suitably used for the mucous membrane. The present iontophoresis system non-invasively takes a physiological substance out of a living body. The system includes a plurality of electrode structures and a power supply device connected to the electrode structures. At least one of the electrode structures has a physiological substance extraction pad applied to the mucous membrane. In the present system, the time to apply electric energy to the living body by the power supply device is set between 30 seconds and 20 minutes. The physiological substance extraction pad which is provided in the electrode structure is applicable to the mucous membrane of the mouth and can be used, for example, to monitor glucose in the living body or an amount of drug administered.

Abstract: A method for detecting the presence and severity of illness, the effectiveness of treatment interventions, and the ability to change treatment to be more effective or aggressive, to optimize outcomes, to limit morbidity and mortality, and to illustrate a patient's prognosis, including the steps of using whole body impedance analysis to measure a patient's resistance, reactance, phase angle, and related electrical values at a healthy baseline, and thereafter in relation to the patient's complaints, evaluating temporal or progressive nature of negative values or diminution of the measured values of resistance, reactance, phase angle, and related electrical values over time.

Abstract: A system for measuring a biopotential signal produced by a body in free space at a location adjacent to the body, and if desired, through clothing, includes a probe that can be positioned adjacent to the body. The probe includes a conductive electrode to receive the biopotential signal and a conductor that is maintained at a fixed distance from the electrode. The potential of the conductor can be maintained substantially equal to the potential of the electrode to shield the electrode from stray electrical noise. The system further includes a high impedance first stage amplifier that is incorporated into the probe and electrically connected to the electrode using a relatively short connector to minimize connector noise. Functionally, the first stage amplifier compares the electrical potential of the electrode to a second potential (e.g. a local ground) and generates a signal that is indicative of the biopotential.

Abstract: A medical electrode designed to prevent the passage of harmful electric current to a patient, thereby preventing tissue damage and electrocution. In the preferred embodiment, the inventive medical electrode is comprised of a proximal end, a distal end, a conductive lead connecting the proximal and distal ends, and a fuse located upon the medical electrode for preventing the passage of harmful electric current to a patient. For additional protection from induction current, the preferred location of the fuse is aft of the conductive lead element of the electrode. While a fuse is used in the preferred embodiment, the fuse could be replaced with a diode or a circuit breaker.

Abstract: An ECG electrode chest pad particularly adapted for use in emergency room situations having upper fit portions with upper limb electrodes, and elongated central or medial base fit portion with a plurality of precordal unipolar electrodes and lower fit portions with lower limb electrodes, said electrodes being attached to leads which are internal to the base chest pad and terminate into at least one lead branch adapted to plug into an ECG monitor and having a perforation in the base pad material such that one group of electrodes may be separated from a second group of electrodes to facilitate ease of patient monitoring and complimentary medical procedures.

Abstract: A wearable garment includes medical sensor devices of well-known design that are selectively pressed against the skin of the wearer when it is desired to obtain medical readings, such as heart rate or temperature, or to apply treatment such as electrical pulses for defibrillation purposes. The garment incorporates one or more bands of flexible material that circumscribe portions of the wearer's body, with at least one sensor device positioned on the garment between the band and the wearer's body. To assure the comfort of the wearer, the circumference of the band can be shortened selectively from a first dimension, which loosely circumscribes a desired portion of the wearer's body, to a second, lesser dimension, which more tightly circumscribes the wearer's body and presses the sensor securely into contact with the wearer's skin.

Abstract: The invention is a precordial pad for positioning EKG electrodes on a patient for anatomically correct and repeatable placement. Data can be transmitted from the EKG pad of the invention by wire or wireless means. The pad includes a sizing aid, and a positioning device. The invention is also a system for obtaining and sending EKG data.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode structure and a heart rate measuring arrangement for measuring an ECG signal on the skin of a person's chest. The electrode structure (100) comprises a band-like component (101) that is fitted against the skin (102) of the person's chest and that is made of soft and flexible material that follows the skin closely. At the ends of the electrode structure (100) there are electrodes (118, 122). The inner surface (116) of the electrode structure is an adhesive surface for attaching the electrode structure (100) on the skin (102) of the person's chest.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor (42) placed on the skin, which can advantageously be integrated in a garment and has a contact layer in contact with the skin containing conductive fibres for receiving signals and a moisture retentive moisture layer (41) on top of the contact layer.

Abstract: A wearable garment includes medical sensor devices of well-known design that are selectively pressed against the skin of the wearer when it is desired to obtain medical readings, such as heart rate or temperature, or to apply treatment such as electrical pulses for defibrillation purposes. The garment incorporates one or more bands of flexible material that circumscribe portions of the wearer's body, with at least one sensor device positioned on the garment between the band and the wearer's body. To assure the comfort of the wearer, the circumference of the band can be shortened selectively from a first dimension, which loosely circumscribes a desired portion of the wearer's body, to a second, lesser dimension, which more tightly circumscribes the wearer's body and presses the sensor-securely into contact with the wearer's skin.

Abstract: A device for pressing a medical operative element towards a body surface of a user is provided. The device includes a structure adapted for carrying the medical operative element, a restraining mechanism adapted to maintain the structure in a position, and a support. The support is secured to the structure at a position such that when a part of a body of the user is rested on the support, a force vector is created in the direction required to press the medical operative element towards the body surface of the user.

Abstract: A unitary electrode mounting and packaging system for roughening the skin of a patient and applying an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring electrode to the skin in a single step. A sheet of a thin plastic material is folded over itself to form a U-shaped carrier having an upper panel connected to a lower panel by the fold. The upper panel supports an electrode and an amount of an electrically conductive gel in a pocket that is covered by the electrode. The lower panel includes an abrasive or roughened material on the bottom surface of the lower panel opposite the electrode. To place the electrode on the skin, the carrier is positioned against the skin of a patient such that the roughened material contacts the skin and pressure is applied downwardly on the electrode. A tab connected to the lower panel then is grasped and pulled by an individual such that the roughened material abrades the skin beneath the carrier to clear the portion of the skin located beneath the electrode.

Abstract: Epidermally mountable device includes terminus structures to enable positive connection with conductive tissue. The device includes nano spikes shaped to penetrate the epidermis of the skin to collect electrical biopotentials such as cardiac depolarization waveforms (ECGs) and various signals transmitted by implanted devices. Generally, the nano spikes are integrated on a substrate comprising, preferably, a flexible metalized conductive plate attachable to an adhesive backing. The device could be mounted on any external body of the patient to collect ECG, EEG or other signals. Further, the device is adaptable to include a programmable microprocessor, including memory and an antenna to store, receive and transmit data as needed. In one embodiment, in addition to collecting physiologic data through direct contact, the device may also be used as a smart patch to download, store and transfer data from implanted medical devices or other data sources using wireless data transmission medium.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a combination of electrode patch is provided for the acquisition, detection, and compaction of the 12 leads EKG data and XYZ over a severely band limited channels such as the US cellular channels. The integrity (reduced error rates of data and maintenance of connectivity for physician and heath care professional continuously monitoring remote patient experiencing heart attack (MI)) of this data is vital to immediate decisions regarding therapy indication or contraindication as to the administration of thrombolytic therapy. Furthermore, novel High frequency relying on spatio-frequency decomposition of the averaged signal and thereby detection algorithms are also presented for early detection of ischemia and provides measures of predictive accuracies. Thrombolytic therapy is the clinical therapy used to manage acute heart attacks.

Abstract: A method and system for wireless ECG monitoring is provided. An electrode connector, transmitter and receiver operate with existing electrodes and ECG monitors. The electrode connector includes connectors for attaching to disposable or reusable single electrodes. The transmitter transmits the signals from the electrodes to the receiver. The receiver passes the electrode signals to the ECG monitor for processing. ECG monitors used with an electrical conductor, for example wire connections to electrodes, are connected with the receiver, avoiding the purchase of a new monitor. Any legacy ECG monitor, including different ECG monitors, connects with the receiver using the ECG monitor's lead-wires. The ECG monitor operates as if directly connected to the electrodes without the problems discussed above associated with wires running from the ECG monitor to the patient.

Abstract: The present invention is a device that allows electrical stimulation to an anatomical site that is covered by a cast. The electrode is applied to achieve a desired physiological response (e.g., bone growth), treatment of pain, or the prevention of muscle atrophy.

Abstract: A water and moisture sealed, self contained, compact, long term, ambulatory physio-kinetic monitor is designed for mounting directly to the skin of an athlete or fitness performer, preferably immediately adjacent to the organ or system that is to be monitored, and is adhesively held there in place, covertly and comfortably, under clothing by disposable electrode, adhesive skin pads. At least three positive electrodes and a common negative electrode extend from the monitor and attach by similar disposable adhesive electrode pads to detect physiological, e.g. ECG data. Accelerometer means disposed within the monitor detects body movement and likewise stores that data on a third ECG data channel.

Abstract: A method for determining illness, progression to death, and timing of death of a biological entity, in which whole body measurements of electrical impedance and composition of the biological entity are taken and recorded at predetermined intervals of time for providing initially measured values and serially measured values, and then the initially measured values are compared to normal values and to the serially measured values to determine hallmarks or characteristics of illness, progression to death and timing to death of the biological entity.

Abstract: A disposal ECG Chest Electrode Template with built-in defibrillation electrodes has a location tab so that the template can be easily, quickly and correctly placed on the patient's chest during emergency situations. The template and its electrodes is transparent to x-ray allowing it to remain on the patient's chest throughout x-ray diagnosis and evaluation for so long as monitoring of the heart's electrical activity is required. The template carries ten electrodes, the standard six precardial electrodes and four limb electrodes. A pair of defibrillation electrodes are incorporated into the template are also correctly located on the patient when the template is placed on the chest by its location tab.

Abstract: An electrode belt of a heart rate monitor, the electrode belt comprising one or more electrodes for measuring the heart rate on the chest, an electronics unit for handling the information to be received from the electrode, a conductor for providing electrical contact between the electronics unit and the electrode, at least one wavelike supporting structure provided with alternating upwards and downwards directing sections and intended for protecting the conductor. The conductor of the electrode belt follows the shape of the supporting structure, thus having a wavelike form.

Abstract: A universal disposable ECG sensor positioning device and method for use with electrocardiogram diagnostic equipment in which the mask has ten sensors, six of which can be used at any one time to provide four different sizes to accommodate varying sized human torsos.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a defibrillation/pacing electrode that comprises an electrode body, a conductor element, and an adhesive layer. When the electrode is in use, electrically conductive gel can be placed between the electrode and the patient's skin to form low impedance contact therebetween. In one embodiment, the electrically conductive gel is contained within a reservoir provided on the body, wherein the electrically conductive gel can be delivered from the reservoir to a patient's skin. In another embodiment, the electrically conductive gel is delivered to the skin through a valve mounted on the top surface of the body. In a further embodiment, the electrically conductive gel is supplied by a plurality of rupturable capsules that are impregnated within the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A template for placing electrodes for electroencephalography of acute-brain-injured victims is provided which modifies the number of electrode locations from that taught by the standard 10-20 System, and which has indicia that can be quickly and easily read by non-experts during emergency application; an acquisition unit is provided which provides a turn-key interface to the non-expert personnel who routinely attend acutely brain-injured victims, preventing change or modification of the electroencephalogram parameters by the field technician, while at the same time allowing extensive control over parameters by a remote expert EEG reader; and a method and system is provided using the template and acquisition unit of the present invention with one of a plurality of remote readers who are part of a network of trained EEG readers.

Abstract: Apparatus for temporarily attaching a sensor of a physiological parameter to an extremity of a person comprising: a fabric structure configured to be positioned on an extremity of a person, said fabric structure advantageously formed of loops of yarn-like material which exhibit porosity and controlled elasticity; and sensor(s) of physiological parameters mounted on said fabric structure such that when said structure is positioned on the extremity of a person, said sensors sense physiological parameters of said person.

Abstract: An electrocardiogram (ECG) electrode patch for attachment to a neonatal or infant patient. The ECG electrode patch includes a plurality of at least three electrodes coupled to a substrate. The plurality of at least three electrodes includes at least one electrode capable of measuring the electrical activity of the right side of the patient's heart. A plurality of electrical conductors are coupled to the plurality of electrodes and to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for detecting and diagnosing disease states in a living organism by using a plurality of electrical impedance measurements. In particular, the invention provides for an improved electrode array for diagnosing the presence of a disease state in the human breast, and discloses a method of application of the array to the breast that ensures that the multiplicity of impedance measurements obtained from a first body part correspond as precisely and reproducibly as possible to the multiplicity of impedance measurements that are obtained from another, homologous, second body part. A number of diagnostic methods based on homologous electrical difference analysis are disclosed, including the calculation of a number of metrics used to indicate disease states by comparison with pre-established threshold values, and the construction of a number of graphical displays for indicating the location of disease to a body part sector.

Abstract: A disposal ECG Chest Electrode Template with built-in defibrillation electrodes has a location tab so that the template can be easily, quickly and correctly placed on the patient's chest during emergency situations. The template and its electrodes is transparent to x-ray allowing it to remain on the patient's chest throughout x-ray diagnosis and evaluation for so long as monitoring of the heart's electrical activity is required. The template carries ten electrodes, the standard six precardial electrodes and four limb electrodes. A pair of defibrillation electrodes are incorporated into the template are also correctly located on the patient when the template is placed on the chest by its location tab.

Abstract: A system for thermometry-based breast assessment has an analog electronic sensor and an adjustable mechanical harness. In order to sample breast surface temperature, and to collect, store, and display data relating thereto, the system has remote data-logging control. The system allows breast temperatures to be measured, with great accuracy and reliability, for selected periods for up to seven days at any desired rational sampling rate. Collected breast surface temperature data may then be uploaded into a computer for elaboration using a dedicated computer program. Breast surface temperatures may be measured at a specific point during the menstrual cycle, determined by progesterone levels in the urine when the system is used to determine the risk of breast cancer occurring later in women who do not currently have the disease or it may be used at other times for other purposes.

Abstract: A flexible multiple electrode assembly includes at least one fixed electrode; at least one extendible electrode; and electrically conductive interconnections coupling the at least one fixed electrode and the at least one extendible electrode to a common connector. The at least one extendible electrode is adapted to be physically separable from the at least one fixed electrode while remaining electrically coupled to the common connector. In one embodiment, an array of fixed and extendible electrodes is configured for the acquisition of electrical pulses from a heart for transmission to an electrocardiograph (EKG or ECG) device.

Abstract: This invention is intended to provide an EKG recording electrode device which can be easily and quickly fitted to a patient without giving uncomfortable bodily sensations to the patient even if it is difficult to change the position of the patient, making it possible to properly take an electrocardiogram. An EKG recording electrode device comprises an electrode holder made of a sheet material having flexibility and a size suited for placing on an upper front part of a human body, and a plurality of electrodes attached to the electrode holder, each electrode including a contact portion having a curved surface on the side which comes into contact with a human skin.

Abstract: An electrode device intended for medical equipment and arranged to be attached to a tissue of a body part of a patient, the electrode device including a clamping member, wherein the clamping member also includes a relatively thin metal sheet to be brought into an electrical connection with the body part, and is also configured and arranged to connect an electric conductive cable member to the clamping member for establishing an electric connection with the medical equipment, the connection being provided in such a way that the cable member is releasably connected to the clamping member, wherein the metal sheet forms a clip, which is arranged to be clamped to the body part by plastic deformation of the metal sheet without extending through the tissue and in such a way that electric signals are transferable between the medical equipment and the body part.

Abstract: The connecting device comprises a patient cable with which ECG clamps may be connected to adhesive ECG electrodes to perform an extracorporeal ECG lead. For an intra-atrial ECG lead, an adapter with an ECG clamp is provided, to which adapter an ECG clamp of the patient cable may be connected. The adapter comprises a second input to which a connecting cable may be connected. The associated connector of the connecting cable is designed such that it may selectively be connected directly with an ECG clamp without the adapter being provided.

Abstract: An epicardial pacer wires shield comprising a base element with a pair of spools mounted to the base element. Each of spool of the pair of spools has a slit in a top surface thereof for securing the epicardial pacer wires to the spool. A cover element is configured to be secured to the base element, and has an adhesive layer on a back surface. A tab is mounted on an edge of the cover element for removing the cover element from the base element when the cover element and base element are secured together.

Abstract: A skin protection mount protects the skin surface of a subject from damage that can result from repeated attachment and detachment of transcutaneous sensors connected to the skin of a subject with adhesive. The skin protection mount preferably has a thickness of five mils or less, to provide increased flexibility and increase subject comfort. Preferably, the skin protection mount has adhesive on the side attached to the subject, and lacks adhesive on the opposite side in order to facilitate attachment to and detachment from a skin protection mount of a transcutaneous sensor having an adhesive zing with an adhesion surface. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting surface of the skin protection mount has a surface area larger than the adhesion surface to protect the subject's skin from the adhesion surface. The adhesive force between the skin protection mount and the patient is greater than the adhesive force between the skin protection mount and the adhesion surface of the adhesive ring.

Abstract: A cardiac telemetry protective pouch for providing a water resilient protective pouch for containing the telemetry electronics employed for monitoring and transmitting cardiac status information about a patient. The cardiac telemetry protective pouch includes a protective pouch comprising a pair of side panels each having a perimeter. A portion of the perimeter of a first one of the side panels is releasably coupled to a corresponding portion of the perimeter of a second one of the side panels to form a closable opening on the pouch. A remainder portion of the perimeter of the first side panel is inseparably coupled to the perimeter of the second side panel to define an interior and form a water tight seal between the side panels at the remainder portion. An interlocking closure comprises a first interlocking structure on the first side panel and a second interlocking structure on the second side panel.

Abstract: An electro-dermal connector device includes a flexible non-conductive sheet and electrode sensors V1 to V6 disposed on the non-conductive sheet in a dimensional array and adapted for electrical connection with the skin for receiving and transmitting electrical impulses. On the non-conductive sheet the distance between electrodes V1 and V2 is 2.00 inches ±0.56 inches, and the distance between V2 and V4 is about 3.5 inches ±1.00 inch, with V3 located substantially midway between V2 and V4 and V5 is generally equidistant between V4 and V6.

Abstract: A disposable electrodeless electro-dermal connector device includes a flexible non-conductive sheet having a fixed array of electrical conductor strips affixed thereon and positioned in a specific size configuration appropriate for electrocardiographic recording. The connector strips have a receptor pad end adapted for electrical connection with the skin for receiving electrical impulses and a terminal connection end which is adapted for connection with an electrocardiological measuring apparatus. Receptor pads V1 and V2 are attached approximately over the sternum at the fourth intercostal space and receptor pads V3 and V4 are attached over the ribs, with the distance between V1 and V2 being 2.00 inches±0.56 inches, the distance between V2 and V4 being 3.5 inches±1.00 inch.

Abstract: This invention provides a quick-placement EEG electrode. The EEG electrode is fixed to a patient's head by a first element or fixed section and a second element or movable section that operates in conjunction with the fixed section to trap hair and hold the EEG electrode in place. The EEG electrode contains a sponge that when compressed, dispenses electrolytic gel, acts as a shock absorber, and maintains contact with the scalp. The EEG electrode has a quick release mechanism with a break-away ring and locking groove for easy removal of the EEG electrode from the patient's scalp.