A series of electrosurgical pads with a soft, gel-like conductive adhesive surface area surrounded by a border of non-conductive, pressure-sensitive adhesive. Available in split and solid styles, and in large and small sizes. The conductive adhesive is a water-based adhesive and the border adhesive is non-water soluble. The backing is a water repellent, non-conductive foam. All 3M electrosurgical pads are disposable and not sterile.