epidermal electronic system (electronic skin, EES)

Indications

• experimental systems for obtaining
  • electrocardiogram
  • electroencephalogram
  • electromyography

Procedure

• small (1-2 cm), extremely thin & flexible ribbons that contain miniaturized electrodes, sensors, wireless signaling components, & their own internal power supply are attached to the skin
• they can sense temperature, strain, & internal electrical signals

More general terms

• device (medical device)