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A termination cap is provided for terminating an electrical lead to a stud of an electrode. The termination cap includes a body and a receptacle extending into the body. The receptacle includes a size and shape that is complimentary to the stud of the electrode such that the receptacle is configured

A termination cap is provided for terminating an electrical lead to a stud of an electrode. The termination cap includes a body and a receptacle extending into the body. The receptacle includes a size and shape that is complimentary to the stud of the electrode such that the receptacle is configured to receive at least a portion of the stud therein. The receptacle is configured such that when the stud is received within the receptacle, the receptacle is configured to hold a portion of the electrical lead between the body and the stud such that the electrical lead is engaged with and electrically connected to the stud.

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What is claimed is: 1. A termination cap for terminating an electrical lead comprising an electrical conductor to a stud of an electrode, said termination cap comprising: a body; and a receptacle extending into the body, the receptacle comprising a size and shape that is complimentary to the stud o

What is claimed is: 1. A termination cap for terminating an electrical lead comprising an electrical conductor to a stud of an electrode, said termination cap comprising: a body; and a receptacle extending into the body, the receptacle comprising a size and shape that is complimentary to the stud of the electrode such that the receptacle is configured to receive at least a portion of the stud therein, wherein the receptacle is configured such that when the stud is received within the receptacle, the receptacle is configured to hold a portion of the electrical conductor between the body and the stud such that the electrical conductor is engaged with and electrically connected to the stud. 2. The termination cap according to claim 1, wherein the receptacle extends within the body between an open end portion and a bottom end portion, the bottom end portion having a bottom wall, the receptacle being configured to hold a portion of the electrical conductor between the bottom wall and the stud. 3. The termination cap according to claim 1, the receptacle is partially defined by a side wall, a portion of the side wall comprising an extension extending into the receptacle. 4. The termination cap according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the receptacle has a reduced diameter relative to another portion of the receptacle, the reduced diameter portion of the receptacle being configured to engage a reduced diameter portion of the stud when the stud is received within the receptacle. 5. The termination cap according to claim 1, further comprising an adhesive layer configured to cover at least a portion of the termination cap. 6. The termination cap according to claim 1, further comprising an adhesive layer configured to cover at least a portion of the termination cap, wherein the adhesive layer comprises indicia. 7. The termination cap according to claim 1, wherein the termination cap is configured to connect to the stud using a snap-fit connection. 8. The termination cap according to claim 1, wherein the complimentary size and shape of the receptacle relative to the stud causes a portion of the electrical conductor to conform approximately to the contour of at least a portion of the stud when the stud is received within the receptacle. 9. An electrode lead assembly comprising: a termination cap including a body and a receptacle extending into the body; an electrode comprising a stud, at least a portion of the stud being received within the receptacle, the receptacle comprising a size and shape complimentary to the stud of the electrode; and an electrical lead comprising an electrical conductor, a portion of the electrical lead extending within the receptacle between the stud and the body of the termination cap such that the electrical conductor is engaged with and electrically connected to the stud. 10. The electrode lead assembly according to claim 9, wherein the receptacle extends into the body between an open end portion and a bottom end portion, at least a portion of the receptacle having a reduced diameter relative to the bottom end portion. 11. The electrode lead assembly according to claim 9, wherein the receptacle is at least partially defined by a wall of the body, the wall comprising an extension extending into the receptacle, the extension engaging a reduced diameter portion of the stud. 12. The electrode lead assembly according to claim 9, further comprising an adhesive layer covering at least a portion of the termination cap. 13. The electrode lead assembly according to claim 9, further comprising an adhesive layer covering at least a portion of the termination cap, wherein the adhesive layer comprises indicia. 14. The electrode lead assembly according to claim 9, wherein the portion of the electrical conductor that extends within the receptacle is an end portion of the electrical lead. 15. The electrode lead assembly according to claim 9, wherein the termination cap is connected to the stud using a snap-fit connection. 16. The electrode lead assembly according to claim 9, wherein the electrical conductor comprises one of an approximately cylindrical wire and an approximately planar shape. 17. The electrode lead assembly according to claim 9, wherein the electrical lead extends between a distal end portion where a portion of the electrical conductor is electrically connected to the stud and a proximal end portion that is configured to be electrically connected to an electronic device. 18. The electrode lead assembly according to claim 9, wherein the receptacle has a complimentary size and shape relative to the stud such that the portion of the electrical conductor that extends within the receptacle conforms approximately to the contour of at least a portion of the stud. 19. The electrode lead assembly according to claim 9, wherein the electrode lead assembly is an electrocardiograph (ECG) electrode lead assembly. 20. An electrical lead assembly for termination to a stud of an electrode, said electrical lead assembly comprising: an electrical lead comprising an electrical conductor; and a termination cap comprising a body and a receptacle extending into the body, the receptacle comprising a size and shape that is complimentary to the stud of the electrode such that the receptacle is configured to receive at least a portion of the stud therein, wherein the receptacle is configured such that when the stud is received within the receptacle, the receptacle is configured to hold a portion of the electrical conductor between the body and the stud such that the electrical conductor is engaged with and electrically connected to the stud.