Dublin, Nov. 11, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/q3...ital_signs ) has announced the addition of the "Worldwide Vital Signs Monitoring Market Report 2013-2018" report to their offering.
The global vital signs monitoring market is estimated to reach $4.3 billion by 2018 growing at a CAGR of 6.61%.
This market is witnessing tremendous growth due to a rise in the aging population, not only in the developed regions of the world, but also in developing countries. Awareness of the convenience and cost effectiveness offered by these equipment and services is also increasing the demand for this market. Asia displays a high CAGR owing to the rapidly increasing aging population in countries such as India, China, and Japan. The Americas also maintains a stable growth mainly due to reimbursements offered for specific equipment and the health policies of Medicaid and Medicare.
The market for vital signs monitoring devices is divided on the basis of products and geography. Based on products, this market is segmented into blood pressure monitors, pulse-oximeters and temperature monitoring devices. Pulse-oximeters command the highest market owing to their rising demand in emergency medical care. Each segment is further classified into various sub-segments, providing exhaustive market analysis and trends for the global vital signs monitors market.
The BP monitoring devices market is segmented into aneroid and automated BP monitors, while the pulse-oximeter market is categorized into tabletop or bedside pulse-oximeters, fingertip, handheld, wrist worn, and pediatric pulse-oximeters. The temperature monitoring devices market is further classified into sub-segments such as mercury-filled thermometers, digital temperature monitors, infrared thermometers, and temperature strips.
Scope of the Report
Global Vital Signs Monitors Market - By Product
BP monitoring devices
- - Aneroid BP monitors
- - Automated BP monitors
Pulse-oximeters
- - Tabletop/bedside pulse oximeters
- - Fingertip
- - Handheld
- - Wrist worn
- - Pediatric pulse-oximeters
Temperature monitoring devices
- - Mercury filled thermometers
- - Digital thermometers
- - Infrared thermometers
- - Temperature strips
Key Topics Covered:
1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Global Vital Signs Monitoring Devices Market Analysis
4 Blood Pressure (BP) Monitorng Devices Market
4.6 Asia - BP Monitoring Devices Market
5 Pulse-Oximeters Market
6 Temperature Monitoring Market
7 Key Company Profiles
- A&D Medical
- Contec Medical Systems
- Covidien PLC
- GE Healthcare
- Hicks Thermometers (India) Limited
- Masimo Corporation
- Mindray
- Nihon Kohden
- Nonin Medical
- Omron Healthcare, INC
- Philips Healthcare
- Spacelabs Healthcare, INC
- Suntech Medical, INC
- Welch Allyn INC
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