Vital Signs Monitoring--Technology Assessment

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