Electrodes, or electrochemical cells, conduct negative and positive electrons, or an electrical signal, from one point to another in a circuit. They’re indispensable components in medical testing and heart monitoring and come in various sizes and shapes with different backings and adhesion-strengths.
How They Work
In the case of heart monitor electrodes, the signal is an ionic internal current in the body converted from direct skin contact to electrical current to an ECG machine. The signal can be monitored in real-time or, in the case of Holter monitoring, recorded over a period for diagnoses.
Heart Monitoring Applications
Heart monitor electrodes allow physicians to obtain heart information over an extended period without disrupting the patient’s daily life. Monitoring can register irregular and infrequent heartbeats and be used to identify other heart rhythm disorders, track resting ECG, record telemetry, and conduct stress tests.
Electrode Types
Our medical electrodes come in various shapes and materials and include wet and solid gel, pre-gelled disposable or single-use options. Porous backing helps avoid irritated skin while foam-based electrodes stretch to keep in contact with the skin. Our comprehensive set of manufacturers includes Welch Allyn, 3M, Ambu, Vermed, Conmed, Meditrace, Vyaire, and Philips.
Online Electrode Purchasing
We are a one-stop-shop online source for electrode supplies and cardiology products with a wide range of heart monitor electrodes. Whether you need disposable ECG/EKG electrodes or foam electrodes, our online catalog with advanced search makes a wide selection of quality and affordable cardiology products readily available.
