Dublin, Sept. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Pressure Ulcer Relief Products - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' 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 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. The report profiles 44 companies including many key and niche players such as: Key Topics Covered:
1. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW Pressure Ulcers - Fact Sheet Pressure Ulcers - A Prelude Unequalized Pressure - The Primary Cause behind Pressure Ulcers Reimbursement Cuts Pressurize Hospitals to Prevent Ulcers Emphasis on Prevention Stimulates Market Growth Current and Future Analysis 2. GROWTH DRIVERS AND MARKET TRENDS Sustained Increase in Healthcare Spending Bodes Well for Pressure Ulcer Relief Products Market Increased Prevalence of Pressure Ulcers - A Business Case for Relief Products Surgical Patients - More at Risk of Developing Pressure Ulcers Pressure Ulcer Risk Factors in Surgical Patients Pressure Ulcer Prevention Strategies during Pre-, Intra- and Post-Operative Stages Aging Worldwide Population Propels Market Growth Alarming Rise in Global Obesity Levels - A Major Risk Factor for Pressure Ulcers High Prices of Pressure Ulcer Relief Products - A Major Hindrance Malnutrition - An Important Factor for Pressure Ulcers in Least Developed Countries Sacral Pressure Ulcer Treatment Trends Pediatric Pressure Ulcers on the Rise 3. INNOVATIONS IN PRESSURE ULCER RELIEF PRODUCTS Rober Limited Launches New Innovative Pressure Ulcer Mattress KTP Project to Develop Affordable Ulcer Relief Solutions for Developing Countries Unique Mapping System to Prevent Ulcers Wearable Sensors to Lower Risk of Ulcers Therapeutic Mattresses to Reduce Ulcer Incidence High Density Foam Mattress to Increase Patient Repositioning Time University of Bolton Develops Novel Cushion for Wheelchair Users Bari-Gel - An Advanced Cushion for Bariatric Wheelchair Patients Imaging Technologies to Assist in Early Detection of Ulcers 4. PRESSURE ULCERS - CAUSES, TYPES, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT Pressure Ulcer - A Pressure Perpetrated Wound Prominent Locations for Occurrence of Pressure Ulcers The Underlying Causes Pressure Sores in Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries Risk Factors Intensity and Duration of Pressure Immobility/Impaired Mobility Impaired Sensation Surgical Anesthesia Tissue Tolerance Extrinsic Factors Testing Tissue Tolerance Intrinsic Factors Testing Tissue Tolerance Stages of Pressure Ulcer Formation Stage I Stage II Stage III Stage IV NPUAP Revision of Pressure Ulcer Stages Suspected Deep Tissue Injury (DTI) Unstageable Pressure Ulcers Difficulty in Diagnosis of Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Norton's Scale - Simplifies and Standardizes Risk Ratings The Braden Scale - A Reliable Risk Assessment Tool Prevention: The Basic Remedy Prevention with Support Surfaces Choosing an Optimal Support Surface Support Surface Options Based on Degree of Risk Treatment of Pressure Ulcers Wound Assessment - A Key Factor in Ulcer Treatment Principles Governing Pressure Ulcer Healing AHCPR Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Treatment Pressure Ulcer Therapy Companion - A Process Oriented Guideline First Aid to Bring Immediate Relief Incontinence Management: Critical for Ulcer Healing Nutrition: Aids the Healing Process Treatment Modalities Debridement Surgical Management of Pressure Ulcers Topical Disinfecting Agents Dressings Moisture: An Essential Aspect for Wound Healing Films Foams Gauze Hydrocolloids Hydrogel Alginate Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Advanced Stages of Bedsores Adjuvant Therapy for Ulcer Care Magnetic Field Therapy - A New Hope Vacuum Therapy - Bring Home the Healer 5. PRESSURE ULCER RELIEF PRODUCTS - A REVIEW Support Surfaces Role in Minimizing Pressure Ulcers Mechanism of Support Surfaces in Redistributing Pressure Support Surfaces Categorization Low-tech or Static Support Surfaces High-Tech Support Surfaces Product Segmentation Foam-based Pressure Ulcer Mattress Gel-based Pressure Ulcer Mattress Fibre-filled Pressure Ulcer Mattress Water-Filled Pressure Ulcer Mattress Air-Filled Pressure Ulcer Mattress Dynamic Air Therapy Beds Kinetic Beds or Turning Beds 6. PRODUCT LAUNCHES Hill-Rom Launches New Envella Air Fluidized Therapy Bed Getinge Group Launches Total Lift Bed Rober Introduces Pressure Mattress in India Select Medical Plans to Introduce a Step-up Step-down' Pressure Mattress Synergy Launches Opera hybrid mattress systems Park House Healthcare Launches the Simple Air Mattress Gentherm Introduces Atmos, a Temperature-Regulating Mattress System Gentherm Launches the New Citadel Patient Care System LINET introduces new mechanical bed Praktika 1 Innova Introduces Somlent Serene Hybrid mattress Sizewise Announces the Introduction of New Immersion Mattress Technology Span-America Launches the Topper Microenvironment Manager Powered Mattress 7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY Hill-Rom Enters into an Agreement to Sell the Vlker Business Unit Smith & Nephew plc Signs a Distribution Agreement with Leaf Healthcare Frontier Medical Group Announces the Acquisition of Genie Care H5 Healthcare Signs a Distributorship Agreement with HospEquip Crawford Healthcare, Inc. Signs a Purchasing Agreement with Premier, Inc. Integrated Healing Technologies Announces about Purchasing Agreement with Premier, Inc. Permobil Acquires the ROHO Group, Inc.,
8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS ArjoHuntleigh (Sweden) GF Health Products, Inc. (USA) Hill-Rom Company, Inc. (USA) Invacare Corp. (USA) James Consolidated, Inc. (USA) Linet spol. s.r.o (Czech Republic) Permobil (Sweden) Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. (USA) Spenco Medical Corp. (USA) Steigelmeyer Group (Germany) Stryker Corp. (USA) Sunrise Medical (Canada) 9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
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