Decubitus Ulcers are lesions resulting from tissue damage caused by constant pressure of the patient's bodyweight. Pressure ulcer treatment products vary, depending upon the treatment goal i.e. either pressure reduction or pressure relief. Treatment expenses are likely to go up with a rising life expectancy of the population.
The Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products market (http://www.strategyr.com/Decubitus_Ulcer_Treatment_Products_Market_Report.asp) continues to witness
rapid transformations in the nature of products offered, the targeted users, and the application environment. Unaffordable costs are a major hindrance for wide acceptance of the specialty
products. As a result, companies are constantly innovating and delivering cost-effective products, without compromising on therapeutic values. In recent years, there has been a spurt in
growth of home care services targeted at elderly patients, driving market players to deliver products specifically designed to address the home care environment needs.
Asia-Pacific represents one of the fastest growing markets for decubitus ulcer treatment products. The market is projected to grow at a compounded annual rate of 6% over the period
2000-2010, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Europe follows closely behind the United Sates as the second largest market for decubitus ulcer treatment products. Alternating air
pressure mattresses market (http://www.strategyr.com/Decubitus_Ulcer_Treatment_Products_Market_Report.asp) in Europe represents the
largest segment, estimated at $248 million for 2008. France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom collectively account for more than 70% share of the European market. In Japan, Foam Mattresses
market (http://www.strategyr.com/Decubitus_Ulcer_Treatment_Products_Market_Report.asp) is
estimated at $31 million for 2008. Growth in the segment is likely to be driven by increased usage of foam mattresses as an inexpensive treatment product. The United States happens to
report the largest incidence of decubitus ulcers, making it undoubtedly the largest market for decubitus ulcer treatment products.Low air loss beds sales (http://www.strategyr.com/Decubitus_Ulcer_Treatment_Products_Market_Report.asp) in the region are
projected to reach $309 million by 2009.
Leading players profiled in the report include Gaymar Industries, Inc., Graham-Field Health Products Inc., Hill-Rom Company, Inc., Invacare Corporation, James Consolidated, Kinetic
Concepts, Inc., ROHO, Inc., Span-America Medical Systems, Inc., Spenco Medical Corp., and Sunrise Medical, Inc.
The report titled "Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., analyzes the market across the following product
segments, Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating Air Pressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support Products, and Local Area Support Products. The study enumerates
recent developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. Analysis is presented for established and emerging markets including United States, Japan, France,
Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
For more details of this research report please visit http://www.strategyr.com/Decubitus_Ulcer_Treatment_Products_Market_Report.asp.
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