Patent ID: 7444177

Claim:
A disposable EKG precordial pad comprising: a pad body for conductive attachment to a patient's torso, with a first and a second surface, with a plurality of electrodes which are embedded in said pad body but which extend from said pad body before application for contact with a patient, and with an adhesive surface on said second surface for contact with said patient's skin; a temperature sensor; an adhesive cover, which is removable for exposing said adhesive surface before use; at least one electrode extension device, for causing at least one of said plurality of electrodes to extend beyond said adhesive surface when said adhesive cover is removed, wherein said electrode extension device is a biased member mounted between each of said plurality of electrodes and said pad, said electrode extension device is held in biased position by said adhesive cover, and said electrode extension device moves at least one of said plurality of electrodes away from said pad when said adhesive cover is removed; and a positioning device for use with a patient for orienting and positioning said pad body for correct positioning on said patient.