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A perforated biomedical electrode having a detachable portion which allows a clinician to remove a portion of the electrode to thereby reduce the effective contact size of the electrode, e.g., the effective surface area for adhering the electrode to the patient's skin and/or the effective surface ar

A perforated biomedical electrode having a detachable portion which allows a clinician to remove a portion of the electrode to thereby reduce the effective contact size of the electrode, e.g., the effective surface area for adhering the electrode to the patient's skin and/or the effective surface area for establishing electrical contact or ground with the patient's skin depending on the particular application, e.g., for use on an adult or a child. The biomedical electrode includes a pad comprising a first portion and a predefined line of separation along which a second portion of the pad is detachable from the pad so that the pad initially comprises a first surface area for contacting a patient's skin and upon detaching the second portion from the pad, the pad comprises a second surface area for contacting the patient's skin. An electrode attaches to the first portion of the pad. Desirably, a series of slits peripherally extends around the first portion and through the pad to define the predefined line of separation. A layer of adhesive may be applied on the first surface area and a protective cover sheet may be provided for protecting the layer of adhesive. The perforated biomedical electrode may also include a top non-electrically conductive foam layer, an electrically conductive metal foil layer, and a layer of electrically conductive adhesive.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A biomedical electrode comprising:a pad comprising a first portion, a second portion, and a predefined means for detaching said second portion from said pad, so that said pad with said second portion comprises a first surface area for contacting a patient's skin and upo

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A biomedical electrode comprising:a pad comprising a first portion, a second portion, and a predefined means for detaching said second portion from said pad, so that said pad with said second portion comprises a first surface area for contacting a patient's skin and upon detaching said second portion from said pad, said pad comprises a second surface area for contacting the patient's skin, said predefined means for detaching peripherally extending around said first portion; andan electrode attached to said first portion of said pad.