In the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), every device, tool, and material used must be tailored to the unique physiology of infants and children. While monitors and ventilators often get the spotlight, even the smallest components, like pediatric electrodes, play a vital role in a child’s care. These seemingly simple items must meet a tall order: deliver continuous, high-quality signals while being gentle enough not to damage fragile skin.
That’s where pediatric electrodes make all the difference.
Unlike adult electrodes, which rely on strong adhesives and rigid materials, pediatric versions must be flexible, breathable, and safe for long-term use on sensitive skin. In the PICU, where patients are often critically ill and monitored around the clock, traditional electrodes can quickly become a source of skin breakdown, stress, and added nursing workload.
The ideal pediatric electrode should:
- Protect delicate, developing skin from injury
- Stay securely in place despite movement or moisture
- Provide reliable cardiac monitoring across long wear times
- Allow caregivers to focus on care and not reapplying electrodes
Designed for Pediatric Safety and Performance
At Nissha Medical Technologies, the TenderTrode™ and TenderTrode Plus™ lines were developed specifically to support pediatric and neonatal care teams facing these exact challenges.
TenderTrode™ Pediatric Electrodes
For general infant and pediatric use, TenderTrode™ pediatric electrodes are made with gentle, hypoallergenic adhesives and soft, breathable materials. Whether used in diagnostics, APNEA monitoring, or ongoing PICU care, these electrodes prioritize patient comfort without sacrificing performance.
TenderTrode Plus™ Pediatric Electrodes
For the NICU and the most delicate skin, TenderTrode Plus™ pediatric electrodes use hydrocolloid technology to offer long-term attachment with minimal irritation. Recommended by the NANN Skin Care Guidelines, this line is designed for 5-day wear and includes electrodes, probe covers, and cannula holders optimized for neonatal skin.
Pre-Wired Pediatric Electrodes: Simplifying Care in the NICU & PICU
TenderTrode’s pre-wired pediatric electrodes provide a convenient, ready-to-use solution that helps streamline workflows in high-acuity environments like the NICU and PICU. Available in various sizes and with metallic or radiolucent lead wires, they offer flexibility for different patient needs and imaging requirements. The pre-attached leads reduce setup time, minimize handling of fragile skin, and support consistent, high-quality monitoring—especially important for patients who require continuous observation.
Helping Clinicians Focus on What Matters
When monitoring pediatric patients, reliable signal quality and skin safety go hand in hand. With TenderTrode pediatric electrodes, clinicians don’t have to choose one or the other. These thoughtfully engineered solutions give care teams the confidence that their youngest patients are being monitored accurately and gently.
In the PICU, every detail matters. That includes the electrode.
Learn more about Nissha Medical Technologies Tendertrode, Tendertrode Plus, and Prewired ECG Electrodes.