Abstract: A training electrode for use in training emergency personnel in electrocardiogram (EKG) defibrillation and monitoring is disclosed. An adhesive pad is fixedly attached to a connector comprising a connecting post and a connecting arm. Attached to the connecting arm is an electrical cable with a female-type adaptor at its distal end for connection to an electrocardiogram simulation signal generator. The connecting post inserts into a female-type adaptor from a defibrillator/monitor cable lead originating from a defibrillator/monitor. A detachable backing covers an adhesive surface of the adhesive pad such that the training electrode may be reused. Further, a training method is disclosed using the training electrode of the present disclosure and incorporating existing CPR mannequins and EKG simulation signal generators.

Abstract: A defibrillation training system (10) is disclosed for use in training individuals in the proper positioning of defibrillation electrodes on a patient. The system includes a pair of training electrodes (12), each of which includes a permanent magnet (40). The training electrodes are attached to a manikin (14) at two electrode placement sites (42 and 44) provided with arrays (46 and 48) of Hall-effect sensors. The magnetic field produced by the permanent magnet in each electrode is sensed by the corresponding array, allowing an electrode placement monitor (16), attached to the manikin, to determine the electrodes' positions. The placement monitor then determines whether any adjustments in the electrodes' positions are required and prompts the individual being trained accordingly.