AED Chest Hair Removal Pads

Abstract

A depilatory adhesive pad for removal of chest and torso hair from a patient in an emergency medical situation, whereafter AED electrodes may be placed. The pads comprise a first side of adhesive film and a second side exhibiting illustrative instructions for a user. The instructions provide a user with a brief explanation of how to use the pads and a visual representation of where the pads are placed on the patient's body. The pads are supplied in sealed packages of two for preparing a pair of clean surfaces for each AED lead. Within the package, both pads attach to a common sheet of nonstick material from which the adhesive pads may easily be separated. Once placed on the patient's torso, a removal tab is provided for pulling the adhered pad in a direction parallel to the skin surface, creating a tearing motion that removes the pad and hair attached thereto. Emergency responders may utilize the present invention to ensure AED leads obtain necessary electrical contact with the patient, particularly in emergency response situations wherein proper surface preparation is not provided.

1 . A hair removal system for removing chest and torso hair from a patient in an emergency situation prior to application of AED leads, comprising:
 a package of two depilatory pads, each with a first and second side, separated by a layer of release paper,   said pads being shaped to conform to the area of an AED electrode pad,   said first side comprises a layer of adhesive,   said second side comprises an illustrative set of instructions for rapidly teaching a user where to place said pads on said patient,   a pull tab along said pad for a user to pull said pad from said patient for hair removal.   
     
     
         2 . A method of removing chest and torso hair from a patient in a cardiac emergency situation prior to placement of AED leads, comprising the steps of:
 removing a set of depilatory pads from a sealed package,   locating AED electrode locations on said patient based on instructions located on said depilatory pads,   placing depilatory pads on said locations and firmly pressing pad against patient,   removing said pads and patient hair attached thereto from said patient via a pull tab,   placing AED electrode leads on said locations.