Patent References 1573116 1585104 2121875 2126070 2355231 2667162 3490440 3534727 3542010 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 545609 filed on 01/30/1975US Classes:604/20, Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.)607/153Means for wetting applicator-body interfaceExaminersPrimary: Michell, Robert W.Assistant: Cohen, Lee S. Attorney, Agent or FirmAbstractAn electrode for use in low intensity direct current therapy of skin lesions and the like. The electrode contains silver from which silver ions are carried to the treatment site under the influence of direct current to provide a germicidal action at the lesion. The electrode may have a porous support structure and some of the silver may be chlorided. The electrode is maintaned in substantially direct contact with the treatment site while being saturated with an electrolyte similar to tissue fluids. | |