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> without all the gels/sponges/etc. I doubt that's going to happen anytime soon. ECG/EKG/EEG's require the probes to have a good electrical connection to your
by penagwin 7y ago
> without all the gels/sponges/etc.
I doubt that's going to happen anytime soon. ECG/EKG/EEG's require the probes to have a good electrical connection to your skin. And dry skin is a pretty terrible conductor.
The gels help the probe adhere to you skin and provide better conductivity. You'd still need something to hold it in place anyway.
Protip for removing the gel: Warm water helps a lot :D
- mslip 7y agoWarm water for sponge electrodes? I can’t imagine water being helpful for gel electrodes.
- penagwin 7y agoSorry I should've explained, warm water helps remove the gel afterwards. If you ever have a sleep study for example they place them all over your head and it's a little messy, warm water lets it wash right out.
- mslip 7y agoAh ok I thought you meant using water as a medium for stimulation with gel electrodes. But yeah sadly I know exactly what you mean, I’ve had to clean a lot of gel electrodes.