Patent ID: 7245974

Claim:
A method of applying a defibrillation electrode assembly to a patient, comprising removing an electrode pad assembly from a package, the electrode pad assembly comprising a pair of defibrillation electrodes configured to be attached to a patient's chest, to acquire data indicative of the patient's heart rhythm and to deliver a defibrillating shock if appropriate; a central member joining the electrodes; and an indicia on an exposed surface of the electrode assembly, the indicia including a first portion and a second portion, the indicia being positioned so that alignment of the first portion with a patient's nipples and alignment of the second portion with the patient's sternum will correctly position the electrodes on the patient's chest for effective defibrillation treatment; applying the electrode pad assembly to the patient by aligning the first portion of the indicia with the patient's nipples, and aligning the second portion of the indicia with the patient's sternum.