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  RESPIRATORY CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 223 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Allied Healthcare Products, Inc., Cardinal Health, Covidien Ltd., Dräger Medical AG & Co. KG, DeVilbiss Healthcare, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited, Getinge AB, Hamilton Medical AG, Invacare Corporation, nSpire Health™, LLC, ResMed, Inc., and Respironics, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-3359  PAGES:    806
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       April 2008
COMPANIES:  223  MARKET DATA TABLES:   196
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  RESPIRATORY CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES (Complete Report) Pages : 806   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS5$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations...I-1  
   Disclaimers...I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level...I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics...I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study...I-3
Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment...I-3
  
   Spirometers...I-4
Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices...I-4
Ventilators...I-4
Humidifiers...I-4
Nebulizers...I-4
CPAP/Bi-Level Devices...I-4
  
   Oxygen Equipment...I-5
Manual Resuscitators...I-5
Masks, Circuits & Disposables...I-5
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY104$2250
  1. Industry Overview...II-12 $200  
   Current Scenario...II-1
Major Factors Augmenting Industry Growth...II-1
1$100
   Home Respiratory Segment Gain Market Share...II-2
Market Potential for Oxygen Equipment Remains High...II-2
1$100
  2. Respiratory Care Industry: A Broad Spectrum...II-33 $300  
   Increasing Incidence of Respiratory Ailments...II-3
Growing Need for Supplemental Oxygen Therapy...II-3
Respiratory Products Market: Boosted by Advances in Medical Technology...II-3
1$100
   USA – One of the Leading Markets for Respiratory Products...II-4
Respiratory Care Industry Classification...II-4
Therapeutics...II-4
Monitoring...II-4
1$100
   Diagnostics...II-5
Alternate Care Market Growth Should Remain Top-Notch...II-5
1$100
  3. Competition in the Respiratory Care Market...II-64 $900  
   Ventilators Market...II-6
Growth from Mature Markets...II-6
USA Accounts for Major Share in the Ventilator Market...II-6
1$100
   Leading Players...II-7
Medical Ventilators Market...II-7
Table 1: World Market for Ventilators (2007): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players – Maquet (Getinge), Drager Medical, Covidien Ltd, Cardinal Health/Viasys, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-7
Pulmonary Function Testing Market...II-7
Table 2: Leading Players in Global Pulmonary Function Testing Market (2005 & 2006) – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for VIASYS, nSpire Health™, Medical Graphics, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-7
1$350
   Competition in the CPAP and OSA Market...II-8
Entry Barriers...II-8
Leading Players...II-8
Table 3: Leading Players in the Global CPAP Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Respironics, ResMed, Tyco Healthcare, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-8
1$350
   Table 4: Leading Players in the Global Oxygen Concentrator Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Share Breakdown by Value Sales for Invacare, Respironics, Sunrise Medical/Devilbies, AirSep, SeQual, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-9
1$350
  4. Respiratory Therapy Equipment...II-104 $400  
   Product Overview...II-10
Ventilators...II-10
CPAP\Bi-Level Devices...II-10
1$100
   Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure...II-11
Nebulizers...II-11
Oxygen Therapy Equipment...II-11
Oxygen Concentrators...II-11
1$100
   Oxygen Concentrators Performance Norms Set by WHO...II-12
Still Considered to be the Most Economical Form of Treatment...II-12
Liquid Oxygen Systems: Apt for Ambulatory Patients...II-12
Oxygen-Conserving Devices...II-12
1$100
   Humidifiers...II-13
Manual Resuscitators...II-13
1$100
  5. Respiratory Diagnostics...II-146 $600  
   Pulmonary Function Testing...II-14
Prospects...II-14
1$100
   Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment...II-15
Spirometers...II-15
Different Kinds of Spirometers...II-15
1$100
   Peak Flow Meters...II-161$100
   Pneumotachometers...II-17
Gas Analyzers...II-17
Gas Chromatography...II-17
Mass Spectrometers...II-17
1$100
   Plethysmograph...II-18
Exercise Testing Equipment...II-18
Recorders...II-18
Computers...II-18
2$200
  6. Kinds of Pulmonary Equipment Tests...II-202 $200  
   Tests Using Spirometer...II-20
Test Using Pneumotachometers...II-20
1$100
   Tests Requiring Gas Analyzers...II-21
Control of Ventilation...II-21
Tests Using Plethysmograph...II-21
1$100
  7. Ventilators for Respiratory Care...II-2212 $800  
   Lung Mechanics...II-221$100
   Ventilators and Respirators...II-23
Assistor-Controllers...II-23
Types of Ventilators...II-23
1$100
   Positive-Pressure Assistor-Controller...II-24
Volume-Cycled Ventilator...II-24
Ventilators for Anesthesiology...II-24
1$100
   History...II-25
Tank Respirator and the Cuirass Ventilator...II-25
Conventional Mechanical Ventilation...II-25
1$100
   Classification and Theory of Ventilators...II-261$100
   Classification...II-27
Pediatric Ventilators...II-27
1$100
   High-Frequency Ventilators...II-28
Ideal Anesthesia Ventilators...II-28
Future Developments of Ventilators...II-28
1$100
   Ventilatory Monitoring...II-29
Indications for Ventilatory Monitoring...II-29
Levels of Ventilatory Monitoring...II-29
1$100
   Parameters Used in Monitoring Lung Mechanics...II-30
Breathing Frequency...II-30
Lung Volume and Airflow...II-30
1$100
   Airway and Esophageal Pressures...II-31
Adequacy of Ventilation...II-31
Methods and Devices Used in Ventilatory Monitoring...II-31
Impedance Pneumography...II-31
1$100
   Practical and Technical Considerations in Blood Gas Analysis...II-32
Alarms...II-32
New Developments in Ventilatory Monitoring...II-32
Inhalators...II-32
1$100
   Non-Invasive Ventilation...II-33
A Substitute for Traditional Volume Ventilation...II-33
1$100
  8. Review of Respiratory Conditions...II-344 $400  
   Obstructive Sleep Apnea Market...II-34
Sleep Apnea: Widely Prevalent Sleep Disorder...II-34
Multi-channel Recording Systems to Detect Breathing Ailments...II-34
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: The Most Common Surgical Procedure Used in the Treatment of
  OSA...II-34
1$100
   Alternative Therapeutic Procedures for Sleep Apnea...II-35
Self-Titrating Devices: Offer Greater Degree of Comfort...II-35
1$100
   Asthma...II-36
A Serious Respiratory Ailment...II-36
Treatment...II-36
Bronchodilators...II-36
Anticholinergics...II-36
Anti-Inflammatories...II-36
1$100
   Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease...II-37
Treatment of COPD...II-37
1$100
  9. Research & Development...II-382 $200  
   USA and Israel Researchers Develop New Respiratory Flow Monitoring Device...II-38
US Researchers Develop New Fluid Flow Measuring Device, Spirometer...II-38
Switzerland and US Researchers Develop New Breathing Ventilator...II-38
UK Researcher Develops Squeeze Bag Resuscitator...II-38
Japanese Inventors Introduce Face-Wearing Humidifier...II-38
Tennessee Inventor Designs Mechanical Resuscitator...II-38
1$100
   Pulmonary Function Test Calibration System from Georgia Inventors...II-39
1$100
  10. Product Introductions/Innovations...II-4015 $900  
   Covidien Introduces Sandman Intro CPAP...II-40
Trivitron Unveils the World’s First 3D ICU Ventilator in India...II-40
Teleflex Medical Rolls out New Heated Humidifier...II-40
Fisher & Paykel Flaunts SleepStyle™ Flow Generators...II-40
1$100
   Maquet Rolls out New Anesthesia System...II-41
ResMed Develops New Positive Airway Pressure System...II-41
Hamilton Introduces Ventilator Autopilot for Intelligent Ventilation in
  Hospitals...II-41
Dräger Medical Offers New Carina™ Set of Ventilators...II-41
1$100
   SeQual Technologies Releases Eclipse™ Oxygen System...II-42
HAMILTON MEDICAL Introduces Compact RAPHAEL XTC...II-42
Smiths Medical Launches Portex Thermovent T2...II-42
Teleflex Medical Releases Comfort Flo™ Humidification System...II-42
1$100
   Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Introduces New Respiratory Interfaces...II-43
Puritan Bennett Unveils PAV+ Proportional Assist Ventilation Plus Software...II-43
VIASYS Healthcare Unveils VCare Connect Remote Support Tool...II-43
Maquet Critical Care’s SERVO-i Ventilator Features MRI Compatibility...II-43
1$100
   Maquet Critical Care’s SERVO-i Ventilator Features Nasal CPAP Functionality...II-44
Hoffman Laboratories Unveils BreatheX CPAP Device...II-44
Teijin Pharma Releases GoodKnight 420 Series of CPAP in Japan...II-44
Teijin Pharma Unveils Sleep Mate RS8 in Japan...II-44
Dräger Medical and Masimo Launch Infinity Masimo SET SpO2 SmartPod...II-44
1$100
   Sunrise Unveils DeVilbiss 9055...II-45
Hamilton Unveils Noninvasive Ventilation Systems...II-45
Fisher & Paykel Launches MR880 Humidification System...II-45
InnoMed Technologies Releases Nasal-PAP Freestyle...II-45
Invacare Expands Product Line...II-45
1$100
   Micro Medical Launches New SpidaXpert Spirometry Software...II-46
Micro Medical Introduces Advanced Spirometer...II-46
VIASYS Unveils VMAX ENCORE...II-46
Pulmonetic Systems Introduces LTV® Series with Heated Wire Circuits...II-46
ResMed Launches Mirage Swift™ Nasal Pillows System...II-46
Fisher & Paykel Introduces Breathing Circuit Technology...II-46
Fisher & Paykel Launches ThermoSmart™ & Ambient Tracking...II-46
1$100
   Fisher & Paykel Introduces FlexiFit™...II-47
Fisher & Paykel Unveils New Nasal Masks...II-47
InnoMed Unveils Nasal-Aire Critical Care Device and Nasal-Pap Interface...II-47
Nellcor Introduces Manual Resuscitators...II-47
Aerogen Introduces Aeroneb Pro...II-47
1$100
   ResMed Launches Mirage Vista™...II-48
ResMed Introduces Auto-Titrating CPAP...II-48
Fisher & Paykel Introduces Aclaim 2™ Nasal Mask...II-48
VIASYS Introduces Orion Nasal CPAP...II-48
Ferraris Group Introduces “PiKo”...II-48
1$100
   Puritan Bennett Launches Compact Bi-Level Ventilator...II-49
SleepNet Launches the MiniMe™ Nasal Mask from SleepNet...II-49
Respironics Announces FDA 510(k) Approval for REMstar® Auto CPAP System...II-49
VIASYS Healthcare Introduces Avea Critical Care Ventilator...II-49
Siemens Medical Launches New Ventilator...II-49
1$100
   Puritan Bennett Rolls Out NeoMode Option for Model 840 Ventilator...II-50
Respironics Launches Innovative Range of Esprit Ventilator...II-50
Cardiopulmonary Unveils Ventilator Management System...II-50
Advanced Respiratory Launches New Chest Vest...II-50
Respironics Introduces Humax Humidification System...II-50
1$100
   Maxtec Launches Max2Vent...II-51
DHD Healthcare Launches Disposable Patient Circuit...II-51
Bunnell Introduces Whisperjet Patient Box...II-51
BCI SIMS Rolls Out Digital Pulse Oximeter...II-51
Siemens Medical Solutions Launches Integrated Ventilator, Servo I...II-51
1$100
   Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Releases Aclaim Nasal Mask...II-52
VIASYS Launches Portable Pulmonary Function System...II-52
Pari Respiratory Equipment Introduces Proneb Ultra...II-52
AeroGen Releases Aeroneb™ Portable Nebulizer System...II-52
Respironics Rolls Out REMstar Plus...II-52
1$100
   Invacare Obtains FDA 510(k) Approval on Venture HomeFill™ II...II-53
QRS Diagnostic Receives FDA 510(k) Approval...II-53
Omron Healthcare Introduces MicroAir Nebulizer...II-53
Vital Signs Receives FDA Approval for Marketing Breas' CPAP Device...II-53
1$100
   Mabis Launches Ultrasonic Nebulizer...II-54
Respironics Launches New Advanced Generation of CPAP System...II-54
Microban Products Introduces Holmes' Line of HUMIDIFIERs...II-54
Respironics Launches The Nasal Gel Mask...II-54
Sellstrom Introduces Respirator Mask...II-54
1$100
  11. Recent Industry Activity...II-5512 $800  
   Philips Pockets Respironics...II-55
GaleMed to Expand Chinese Facility...II-55
Invacare to Distribute Ingen's Oxygen Flow Meters...II-55
Teleflex to Supply Respiratory Products to Novation...II-55
Cardinal Acquires Viasys Healthcare...II-55
1$100
   Respironics to Set up New Production Plant for Therapy Devices...II-56
Respironics’ BiPAP autoSV Device Receives 510(k) Clearance from FDA...II-56
Sunrise Medical to Split into Two Businesses...II-56
Ferraris Respiratory Added to nSpire Health™...II-56
VIASYS Acquires Tiara Medical Systems...II-56
1$100
   VIASYS Acquires Hoffman, Expands Presence in Sleep Therapeutic Market...II-57
Arcadia Acquires Regional Oxygen and Medical Equipment and Encore Respiratory...II-57
Arcadia Acquires Lovell Medical Supply...II-57
1$100
   Arcadia Acquires Three Durable Medical Equipment Facilities of Alliance...II-58
BioProgress Enters into Acquisition Agreement with airPharma...II-58
Tyco Enters into Agreement to Acquire 37.25% Stake in Airox...II-58
1$100
   VIASYS Receives Supply Contract from New York State Department of Health...II-59
Schering-Plough Enters into Collaborative Agreement with Novartis...II-59
Respironics to Strengthen Existing Relationship with Masimo...II-59
1$100
   Ingen Technologies Commences Production of OxyView™...II-60
Hoffman Receives Food and Drug Bureau Approval to Ship BreatheX™...II-60
Breas Medical Receives FDA Clearance to Sell iSleep™ and VIVO™...II-60
Pediatric Services of America Divests Respiratory Therapy Equipment and Services
  Business to Lincare...II-60
1$100
   VIASYS Acquires Pulmonetic...II-61
Delphi Medical Inks Global Licensing Agreement with WearAir...II-61
Delphi Signs Exclusive Agreement with Scroll Labs...II-61
1$100
   MediServe Signs Agreement with Nebraska Medical Center...II-62
Accentia Obtains License to Market Late-Stage Respiratory Product...II-62
Sleep Solutions Gains License from the University at Buffalo...II-62
1$100
   CRF and Ferraris Collaborate to Develop Bluetooth™- Enabled eDiary Solution...II-63
BiancaMed’s LifeScreen Apnea Device Gets FDA Clearance...II-63
VIASYS Divests CV and OV Services to Huntleigh Technology...II-63
1$100
   VIASYS HealthCare Acquires Micro Medical...II-64
Respironics Acquires Caradyne...II-64
Invacare Supply Group Opens New Distribution Center...II-64
Respironics Enters into Agreement with Aerogen...II-64
GETINGE Restructures Sales Organization...II-64
1$100
   GETINGE Acquires Siemens’ Life Support Systems Business...II-65
GETINGE Acquires Jostra...II-65
Respironics Acquires Stake in Fuji RC...II-65
Respironics Acquires Novametrix...II-65
QRS Diagnostic Executes Distribution Agreement with Respironics...II-65
1$100
   ResMed Acquires MAP...II-66
Riverside Acquires DHD Healthcare...II-66
Thermo Electron Spins off VIASYS Healthcare...II-66
Tyco Purchases Mallinckrodt...II-66
1$100
  12. Focus on Select Global Players...II-675 $500  
   Allied Healthcare Products, Inc. (USA)...II-67
Cardinal Health (USA)...II-67
1$100
   Covidien Ltd (USA)...II-68
Dräger Medical AG & Co. KG (Germany)...II-68
DeVilbiss Healthcare (USA)...II-68
1$100
   Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited (New Zealand)...II-69
Getinge AB (Sweden)...II-69
Hamilton Medical AG (Switzerland)...II-69
1$100
   Invacare Corporation (USA)...II-70
nSpire Health™, LLC (USA)...II-70
ResMed, Inc. (USA)...II-70
1$100
   Respironics, Inc. (USA)...II-71
1$100
  13. Global Market Perspective...II-72   
   Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-721$350
   Table 6: World Long Term Projections for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-731$350
   Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-741$350
   Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-751$350
   Table 9: World Long Term Projections for Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-761$350
   Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-771$350
   Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Spirometers by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-781$350
   Table 12: World Long Term Projections for Spirometers by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-791$350
   Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Spirometers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-801$350
   Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-811$350
   Table 15: World Long Term Projections for Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-821$350
   Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-831$350
   Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Ventilators by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-841$350
   Table 18: World Long Term Projections for Ventilators by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-851$350
   Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Ventilators by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-861$350
   Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Humidifiers by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-871$350
   Table 21: World Long Term Projections for Humidifiers by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-881$350
   Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for Humidifiers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-891$350
   Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Nebulizers by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-901$350
   Table 24: World Long Term Projections for Nebulizers by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-911$350
   Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for Nebulizers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-921$350
   Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for CPAP/Bi-Level Devices by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-931$350
   Table 27: World Long Term Projections for CPAP/Bi-Level Devices by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-941$350
   Table 28: World 10-Year Perspective for CPAP/Bi-Level Devices by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-951$350
   Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Oxygen Equipment by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-961$350
   Table 30: World Long Term Projections for Oxygen Equipment by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-971$350
   Table 31: World 10-Year Perspective for Oxygen Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-981$350
   Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Manual Resuscitators by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-991$350
   Table 33: World Long Term Projections for Manual Resuscitators by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-1001$350
   Table 34: World 10-Year Perspective for Manual Resuscitators by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-1011$350
   Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Respiratory Masks, Circuits & Disposables by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-1021$350
   Table 36: World Long Term Projections for Respiratory Masks, Circuits & Disposables by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-1031$350
   Table 37: World 10-Year Perspective for Respiratory Masks, Circuits & Disposables by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...II-1041$350
III. MARKET96$1950
  1. The United States...III-137 $2775  
   A. Market Analysis...III-1
Current & Future Analysis...III-1
Market Overview...III-1
Nebulizer Market Grows...III-1
1$75
   CPAP Equipment Gain Popularity among Ambulance Services...III-2
Compact and Noiseless Nebulizers – Gain Popularity...III-2
Driving Forces of OSA...III-2
Reimbursement Cuts Affect Market...III-2
1$75
   Table 38: Percentage of Population in Terms of Age Group in the US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-3

Table 39: Elderly Population in the US (2001, 2006 and 2010): Population in Millions by Age Group – 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70-74 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-3
Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies Market...III-3
1$200
   Leading Players by Select Segments...III-4
Table 40: Leading Players in the US Medical Ventilation Market (2005 & 2006) – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Tyco Healthcare/Nellcor, Getinge, VIASYS, Dräger Medical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-4
1$200
   Table 41: Leading Players in the US Sleep Apnea Diagnostics Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Tyco (Sandman), Respironics, Medcare, VIASYS (Sensormedics), Compumedics, Bio-Logics, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-5

Table 42: Leading Players in the US Nebulizers Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Sunrise, Respironics, Invacare, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-5
1$200
   Table 43: Leading Players in the US Compressor- based Nebulizers Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Sunrise, Invacare, Medical Industries America, PARI Respiratory Equipment, Respironics, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-6

Table 44: Leading Players in the US Ultrasonic Nebulizers Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Omron Healthcare, MABIS Healthcare, Sunrise, SureMist, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-6
1$200
   Table 45: Leading Players in the US Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Respironics, ResMed, Fisher & Paykel, Tyco, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-7

Table 46: Leading Players in the US Oxygen Concentrators Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Invacare, Respironics, AirSep, Sunrise, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-7
1$200
   Table 47: Leading Players in the US Respiratory Disposables Devices Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Teleflex Medical, Tyco Healthcare/Nellcor, Cardinal Health, Vital Signs, Smiths Medical, Salter Labs, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-8
Product Launches/Developments...III-8
11$825
   Strategic Corporate Developments...III-1911$625
   Key Players...III-305$375
   B. Market Analytics...III-35
Table 48: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-35
1$200
   Table 49: US Long Term Projections for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-361$200
   Table 50: US 10-Year Perspective for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/bi-level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-37
1$200
  2. Canada...III-383 $475  
   Market Analysis...III-38
Current & Future Analysis...III-38
Table 51: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-38
1$200
   Table 52: Canadian Long Term Projections for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-391$200
   Table 53: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/bi-level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-40
1$200
  3. Japan...III-415 $575  
   A. Market Analysis...III-41
Current & Future Analysis...III-41
Market Overview...III-41
Product Launches/Developments...III-41
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Development...III-421$75
   B. Market Analytics...III-43
Table 54: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-43
1$200
   Table 55: Japanese Long Term Projections for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-441$200
   Table 56: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/bi-level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-45
1$200
  4. Europe...III-468 $950  
   A. Market Analysis...III-46
Current & Future Analysis...III-46
Market Overview...III-46
Sleep Apnea Diagnostics – A Growing Market...III-46
Anesthesia and Respiratory Equipment Market Set to Grow...III-46
1$75
   Leading Players...III-47
Table 57: Leading Players in the European Medical Ventilation Market (2005 & 2006) – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Dräger Medical, Getinge, Tyco Healthcare/Nellcor, Hamilton and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-47
1$200
   B. Market Analytics...III-48
Table 58: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-48
1$200
   Table 59: European Long Term Projections for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-491$200
   Table 60: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-501$200
   Table 61: European Long Term Projections for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-511$200
   Table 62: European 10-Year Perspective for Respiratory Care Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-521$200
   Table 63: European 10-Year Perspective for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-53
1$200
  4a. France...III-544 $475  
   A. Market Analysis...III-54
Current & Future Analysis...III-54
Strategic Corporate Development...III-54
1$75
   B. Market Analytics...III-55
Table 64: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-55
1$200
   Table 65: French Long Term Projections for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-561$200
   Table 66: French 10-Year Perspective for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/bi-level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-57
1$200
  4b. Germany...III-586 $675  
   A. Market Analysis...III-58
Current & Future Analysis...III-58
Product Launches/Developments...III-58
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Development...III-59
Key Players...III-59
2$150
   B. Market Analytics...III-61
Table 67: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-61
1$200
   Table 68: German Long Term Projections for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-621$200
   Table 69: German 10-Year Perspective for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/bi-level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-63
1$200
  4c. Italy...III-643 $475  
   Market Analysis...III-64
Current & Future Analysis...III-64
Table 70: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-64
1$200
   Table 71: Italian Long Term Projections for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-651$200
   Table 72: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/bi-level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-66
1$200
  4d. The United Kingdom...III-675 $575  
   A. Market Analysis...III-67
Current & Future Analysis...III-67
Product Launches/Developments...III-67
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments...III-681$75
   B. Market Analytics...III-69
Table 73: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-69
1$200
   Table 74: UK Long Term Projections for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/Bi-Level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-701$200
   Table 75: UK 10-Year Perspective for Respiratory Care Equipment & Supplies by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pulmonary Function Testing, Spirometers, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices, Ventilators, Humidifiers, Nebulizers, CPAP/bi-level Devices, Oxygen Equipment, Manual Resuscitators, and Masks, Circuits & Disposables Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)...III-71
1$200
  4e. Rest of Europe...III-728 $725  
   A. Market Analysis...III-72
Current & Future Analysis...III-72
Focus on Select Medical Equipment Markets in Rest of Europe...III-72
Belgium...III-72
Denmark...III-72
Finland...III-72
Romania...III-72
1$75
   Russia...III-73
Spain...III-73
Switzerland...III-73
The Netherlands...III-73
1$75