Abstract: A cartridge for use on a medical apparatus is provided and includes a body having a proximal chamber and a distal chamber. An antimicrobial agent is disposed in one of the distal or proximal chambers. A port is located on the body and communicates with the chamber in which the antimicrobial agent is disposed. In another embodiment, another port is located in the other chamber. Also, a respiratory suction apparatus is provided that is fitted with a cartridge mentioned above.

Abstract: A cartridge for use on a medical apparatus is provided and includes a body having a proximal chamber and a distal chamber. An antimicrobial agent is disposed in one of the distal or proximal chambers. A port is located on the body and communicates with the chamber in which the antimicrobial agent is disposed. In another embodiment, another port is located in the other chamber. Also, a respiratory suction apparatus is provided that is fitted with a cartridge mentioned above.

Abstract: A non-invasive radiolucent electrode for stimulating the heart is disclosed. The electrode is configured to include at least one pad having a first surface adapted to contact the patient's skin, and a conductive mesh backing substantially covering a second surface of the pad and configured to be radiolucent.

Abstract: A non-invasive radiolucent electrode configured to include at least one skin-contacting pad is provided, characterized in that the pad, in an exemplary embodiment, is configured with an expanded foil backing. In addition, a non-invasive radiolucent electrode suitable for cardiac stimulation and RF grounding applications through the same skin-contacting pad is also provided.

Abstract: An electrode having multiple conductive polymer pads for performing multiple, electrical physiological functions from a single set of electrodes with respect to a patient at or about the same time, such as defibrillating, pacing, and monitoring of that patient's heart, is described. The electrode is advantageously integrated into a cardiac system having stimulating means coupled to the electrode for delivering electrical impulses to the electrode to be used to stimulate the patient's heart, and monitoring means also coupled to the electrode for receiving and displaying electrical impulses produced by the patient's heart. The conductive polymers which comprise the pads are optionally inherently adhesive, so that the pads will adhere to a patient's body over their entire surface area. Moreover, they are rubber-based, will not smear or leave a residue on a patient's skin, have lower impedance, and depolarize faster compared with present saline-based gels, further contributing to the multi-functional capability.

Abstract: An electrode having multiple conductive polymer pads for performing multiple, electrical physiological functions from a single set of electrodes with respect to a patient at or about the same time, such as defibrillating, pacing, and monitoring of that patient's heart, is described. The electrode is advantageously integrated into a cardiac system having stimulating means coupled to the electrode for delivering electrical impulses to the electrode to be used to stimulate the patient's heart, and monitoring means also coupled to the electrode for receiving and displaying electrical impulses produced by the patient's heart.The conductive polymers which comprise the pads are optionally inherently adhesive, so that the pads will adhere to a patient's body over their entire surface area. Moveover, they are rubber-based, will not smear or leave a residue on a patient's skin, have lower impedance, and depolarize faster compared with present saline-based gels, further contributing to the multi-functional capability.