DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xdfbqn/pressure_relief) has announced the addition of the "Pressure Relief Devices Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020" report to their offering.
A Pressure ulcer is a localized injury of the skin and/or underlying tissue resulting from an external mechanical load by the body, applied to soft biological tissues. Body pressure has been recognized as the most important extrinsic factor involved in the development of pressure ulcers. A pressure ulcer can be classified as non-blanchable erythema (stage I), abrasion or a blister (stage II), superficial ulcer (stage III) and deep ulcer (Stage IV). Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores or decubitus ulcers, are majorly observed in geriatric people and patients (acute respiratory patient) who spend extended periods of time in bed. Pressure ulcers can be prevented by a number of support surface devices that include cushions, mattresses, specialty beds and overlays. This report studies the current scenario as well as future market potential for pressure relief devices globally.
On the basis of types, the global pressure relief devices market is categorized as low-tech devices and hi-tech devices. Moreover, foam-based mattresses, gel-filled mattresses, air-filled mattresses and others are considered as low-tech devices. Likewise, kinetic beds and dynamic air therapy beds are included in the hi-tech devices. The market for these types has been extensively analyzed on the basis of factors such as usage pattern, sales revenue, geographic presence and technological developments. The market size and forecast in terms of revenue (USD million) for each of these devices have been provided for the period 2012 to 2020, considering 2013 as the base year. The report also provides the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for each segment for the forecast period 2014 to 2020.
Companies Mentioned:
- ArjoHuntleigh AB
- Covidien plc
- Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
- Invacare Corporation
- Paramount Bed Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Smith & Nephew plc
- Stryker Corporation
- Talley Group Limited
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