Patent attributes
A wearable monitoring and therapeutic device includes at least two sensing electrodes. Each sensing electrode includes a metallic surface integrated in a garment. The device includes at least two therapy electrodes. Each of the at least two therapy electrodes includes a receptacle, and each receptacle includes at least one dose of conductive fluid. The device includes the garment. The garment includes a fabric that is stretchable and that is breathable and/or moisture wicking, and conductive wiring configured to at least partially electrically connect that at least two sensing electrodes to at least one defibrillator component. The device includes the at least one defibrillator component. The at least two therapy electrodes are configured to provide an electric shock to the subject. Prior to the application of the electric shock, each receptacle is configured to release the conductive fluid from the receptacle.
