Market Analysis

by John Wallace The anesthesia and respiratory markets are closely linked in the global economy. It makes sense that the two markets would be viewed together. In fact, many manufacturers of anesthesia devices also produce respiratory devices. The opposite is also...

by John Wallace Wound therapy is a lot more advanced from when you fell down as a child and a kiss from Mom made everything better. While nothing beats a mother’s love, advances in wound therapy have created a market poised to reach $9 billion by 2020, according to...

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a growing concern and more emphasis is being placed on eliminating potentially deadly episodes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define HAIs as “infections that patients acquire during the course of...

by John Wallace Patient safety is a top priority at every hospital and healthcare facility. There are guidelines and regulations for a wide variety of medical procedures. Many healthcare facilities even have instructions for everyday processes. Surgery is one area...

by Don Sadler Surgical gloves are one of the most basic, but also most critical, tools used by surgeons and perioperative nurses in the OR. And the surgical glove market is one of the most dynamic of all OR products. “The surgical glove market is healthy and growing,...

by Don Sadler There’s an old joke told among perioperative nurses that “the only place you can smoke in a hospital is in the OR.” But the joke isn’t funny when you consider the potential harmful effects of electrosurgical smoke plume on OR personnel. Scientists are...