DocumentCode
1207051
Title
The Characterization of Transcutaneous Stimulating Electrodes
Author
Brennen, Kenneth R.
Author_Institution
Neurological Division, Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55418.
Issue
4
fYear
1976
fDate
7/1/1976 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
337
Lastpage
340
Abstract
A simple mathematical model of a transcutaneous stimulating electrode molded from conductive elastomer is used to predict the current density pattern produced by such electrodes. A general method has been developed to determine experimentally the current distribution produced by this class of electrodes. Preliminary experimental results are qualitatively in agreement with predictions made from the model. The experimental method for the determination of current spread yields a valid assessment of electrode performance independent of the accuracy of the mathematical model.
Keywords
Biomedical electrodes; Current distribution; Equations; Immune system; Impedance; Mathematical model; Pain; Rubber; Skin; Strips; Electrodes; Electrophysiology; Humans; Mathematics; Models, Biological; Skin;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9294
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TBME.1976.324594
Filename
4121059
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