Abstract
This research service provides an exhaustive overview of vital signs monitoring and the current trends in vital sign monitoring technologies . It discusses the latest technologies that have revolutionized the vital signs monitoring industry as of today, and offers strategic recommendations on expanding the scope and use of vital sign monitors.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope
- Methodology
- Introduction to Vital Signs
- Definition of Vital Signs
- Scenario of Vital Signs Monitoring Technology
- Future Trends
2 TECHNOLOGY PRIMER
- Temperature Measurement Devices
- Temperature
- Types of Thermometers
- Pressure Measurement Devices
- Blood Pressure
- Blood Pressure Monitoring Devices
- Pulse Oximetry Measurement Devices
- Pulse and Respiratory Rate
- Pulse Oximetry Measurement Technology
3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS
- Technology Challenges and Drivers
- Technology Challenges
- Technology Drivers
- Future Trends and Strategic Recommendations
- The Future of Vital Signs Monitoring
- Strategic Recommendation for Expanding the Use of Vital Signs Monitors
4 INNOVATION IN VITAL SIGNS MONITORS
- Noteworthy Innovations in Temperature Monitors
- A Noncontact Thermometer that Measures Body Temperature from a Distance
- Solar and Continuous Temperature Monitoring Systems Expand the Horizons for Innovations in Thermometry
- Thermometer Scans for Early Signs of Diabetes by the Heat of a Toe
- Noteworthy Innovations in Blood Pressure Monitors
- Blood Pressure Measurements Hold True to their Readings of Blood Pressure
- Ankle Blood Pressure Measuring Device Predicts Cardiac Arrest
- Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Arrives Home with a Time Tracker Technology
- Developments in Blood Pressure Measurement Technologies Take Stress Monitoring to the Next Level
- Blood Pressure Monitoring Acquires Diagnostic Capabilities with PAD and MAM
- Novel Devices Transform the Art of Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Noteworthy Innovations in Pulse Oximetry and Multiparameter Monitors
- Vital Signs Monitoring Device Incorporates Weight and Wireless Monitoring
- Vital Signs Monitoring Extends Beyond Traditional Parameters
- Wearable Pulse Oximeter and Vital Signs Monitoring Systems Redefine Patient Monitoring
- Vital Signs Monitors Become Affordable for Use in Pediatric and Neonatal Patients
- Core Technology Change Offers Broadened Choice of Vital Signs Monitoring Systems
- Touch Screen Vital Signs Monitor Redefines Patient Monitoring
5 PATENTS AND KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS
- Patents
- Key Patents in Thermometry
- Key Patents in Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Key Patents in Pulse Oximetry and Multiparameter Monitors
- Contacts
- Key Industry Participants in Thermometry
- Percentage of Healthcare Expenditure--World (2002 to 2012)
- Total Number of Hospital Beds--World (2002 to 2012)
- Key Industry Participants in Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Total Nursing Staff--World (2002 to 2012)
- Key Industry Participants in Pulse Oximetry and Multiparameter Monitors
