Dublin, Feb. 17, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bk...l_monitors ) has announced the addition of the "Fetal Monitors - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Fetal Monitors in US$ Thousands by the following Product Segments:
- Antepartum Monitors
- Intrapartum Monitors
The report profiles 36 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- CooperSurgical, Inc.
- EDAN Instruments, Inc.
- GE HealthCare
- Huntleigh
- Mediana Co., Ltd.
- Natus Medical, Inc.
- Neoventa Medical AB
- Philips Healthcare
- SpaceLabs Healthcare, Inc.
- Wallach Surgical Devices, Inc.
Key Topics Covered:
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
- A Prelude
- Prenatal Testing: A Macro Perspective
- List of Available Prenatal Screening and Diagnostic Tests by Indication
- Healthcare Economics and Eurozone Crisis
- Rising Healthcare Expenditure to Encourage Improvement in Demand
- Steady Rise in Global Population Benefits Market Growth
- Outlook
- Competitive Landscape
- Product Portfolio of Select Leading Fetal Monitoring Companies Worldwide: Brief Product Line/Model Description for Cooper Surgical, Edan Instruments, Philips Healthcare, GE Healthcare, and Arjo Huntleigh
2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS
- Rising Global Incidence of Preterm Births: A Strong Growth Driver
- Global Emphasis on Reducing Infant Mortality Augurs Well for the Market
- Technology Advancements: Spearheading Growth
- Advancements in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
- AssuredHealth Enable Cost-Effective Continuous Monitoring
- Avalon: Cordless Fetal Monitors from Philips
- Wearable Technology: The Future Is Here
- Mobile Multi-Agent Based Distributed Information System: A Novel Monitoring Technique?
- STAN Monitors Eliminate Drawbacks of Traditional FHR Monitors
- Mobile Phone App to Monitor Fetal Heart Beat
- Uterine Contraction Monitoring System
- Vector Magnetocardiography
- Obstetrical Data Management Systems (OBDMS)
- Obstetric Ultrasound Data Analysis Systems
- Ultrasound Scanners Provide Online Information
- Specialized Software to Determine Gestational Parameters
- Advanced Data Analysis Program
- Ultrasound Scanners Display Cross-Sectional Images
- Non-Voltage Fetal Heart Monitoring Systems
- Remote Fetal Monitoring: A Smart Technology with Bright Prospects
- Non-Invasive Techniques Gradually Gain Prominence over Invasive Techniques
- Growing Popularity of IVF: A Business Case for Fetal Monitors
- The Rise of Home-based Fetal Monitoring
- Rising Smartphone Penetration Lends Traction to Growth of Mobile Health (mHealth)
- Developing Countries to Drive Future Market Growth
- Ranked by CAGR (2013-2020): Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, Japan, Latin America, the US, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- India & China: Potential Laden Markets
- Declining Birth Rates in Select Countries: A Key Issue Confronting the Market
- High Rate of Misinterpretations of EFM Readings: A Major Concern
3. FETAL MONITORS: AN OVERVIEW
- Introduction
- Key Functions
- Physiologic Variables Monitored
- Monitors Fetal Heart Rate
- Direct Determination of Fetal Heart Rate
- Indirect Sensors of Fetal Heart Rate
- Monitoring Uterine Contractions
- Direct Monitoring of Uterine Contractions
- Indirect Monitoring of Uterine Contraction
- Potential Benefits of Fetal Monitoring
- Potential Risks of Fetal Monitoring
- Types of Monitoring
- External Monitoring
- Internal Monitoring
- A Historical Perspective
4. SEGMENTAL OVERVIEW
- Antepartum Monitors: (Used Before Childbirth)
- Intrapartum Monitors: (Used During Childbirth)
- Specific Categories of Fetal Monitors
- Hand-Held Ultrasonic Scanners
- Fetal Scalp Electrodes
- FHR Using Electrodes
- Methods/Techniques of Monitoring
- Ultrasound
- Ultrasound Techniques
- Doppler Ultrasonography
- Transabdominal Doppler Ultrasound
- Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM)
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Pros and Cons
- Electrocardiogram
- Acoustic Pickup of Fetal Heart
- Fetal Cardiotocograph
- Clinical Applications of Fetal Cardiotocography
- Phonography and Phonocardiography
- Features Distinguishing Phonography from Fetal Electrocardiography and Ultrasonography
- Cordocentesis
- Non-Stress Test (NST)
- Fetal Movement Counting
- Fetal Oxygen Monitoring
- Fetal Pulse Oximetry
- Functioning of Pulse Oximeter
- Other Techniques of Fetal Monitoring
- Fetal Microblood Analysis
- Monitoring of Fetal Blood Gases
- Labor Delivery-Recovery/Labor Delivery- Recovery-Postpartum
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Available Equipment for Fetal Monitoring
- Fetoscope
- Fetal Cardiac Monitors
- Fetal Electroencephalographic Monitors and Accessories
- Fetal Ultrasonic Heart Rate Monitors and Accessories
- Fetal Phonocardiographic Monitors
- Amnioscope, Transabdominal (fetoscope) and Accessories
- Fetal Blood Sampling Endoscopes
- Fetal Blood Sampler
- Intrauterine Pressure Monitors
- Atmospheric Isolating Monitoring (AIM)
- External Uterine Contraction Monitors
- Inserted Fetal Monitors
5. PRODUCT LAUNCHES
- Shenzhen Everycom Technology Secures CE Approval for its Pocket Fetal Doppler
- Philips Unveils Avalon CL Cableless Fetal Monitoring Solution
- Bellabeat Unveils Bellabeat Shell
- CliniComp International Unveils Fetal Monitoring Mobile Application
- Sense4Baby Obtains 510(k) Clearance and CE Mark for Wireless Fetal Monitor
- Wipro Unveils Wipro AssureHealth Platform
- PeriGen Unveils PeriCALM® PlusTM Fetal Surveillance System
- Neurocare Center Introduces Neurocare-FM-700
6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
- Philips Partners with PowerFree Education Technology
- Smart Communications Introduces Mobile ECG and Remote Fetal Care Monitoring Systems
- AirStrip Collaborates with PeriGen to Comprehensive Fetal Systems
- AirStrip Takes Over Sense4Baby
- Toitu Inks Distribution Agreement with Monica Healthcare
- Natus Medical Takes Over Nicolet Neurodiagnostic
- MindChild Obtains FDA Clearance for Meridian
- Summit Doppler Merges with Wallach® Surgical Devices
- MindChild Medical and University of Oxford Sign Sponsored Research Agreement
- Sense4Baby Licenses Sense4Baby Technology
- Cerner Obtains FDA Clearance for FetaLink+
7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
- CooperSurgical, Inc. (US)
- EDAN Instruments, Inc. (China)
- GE HealthCare (UK)
- Huntleigh (UK)
- Mediana Co., Ltd. (Korea)
- Natus Medical, Inc. (US)
- Neoventa Medical AB (Sweden)
- Philips Healthcare (The Netherlands)
- SpaceLabs Healthcare, Inc. (USA)
- Wallach Surgical Devices, Inc. (US)
8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Total Companies Profiled: 36 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 41)
- The United States (18)
- Japan (1)
- Europe (9)
- The United Kingdom (3)
- Italy (1)
- Rest of Europe (5)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (12)
- Middle East (1)
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