by John Wallace
Patient temperature management is a vital element in many instances of healthcare. Medical devices to lower or increase body temperature are valuable tools, especially when it comes to surgical settings.
Temperature management can be used for patient comfort and can also improve health outcomes. Therapeutic cooling can reduce fevers and serve a vital role in preserving the functionality of the brain and the nervous system. Devices used to warm patients can provide assistance when treating sports injuries, patients suffering from trauma and is an important element of neonatal care.
A recent report by TechNavio indicates that this market of medical devices is on the rise. The analysts predict that the global patient temperature management market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.4 percent from 2013 through 2018.
“The global patient temperature management market has also been witnessing an increase in mergers and acquisitions among the leading vendors to increase their global presence and to achieve economies of scale,” according to ResearchAndMarkets. “However, the unavailability of adequate scientific support for the systematic and protocol-driven application of these devices could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.”
To read the entire article visit the August 2014 edition of Medical Dealer Magazine