Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definition and Scope of Study
• Blood Gas Analyzers
• Benchtop Analyzers
• Point-of-Care Analyzers
• Electrolyte Analyzers

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview

• In the Midst of a Dramatic Transformation
• Point-of-Care All the Way
• Hurdles to Overcome
• Benchtop Makers Cash in on the Lucrative POC Market
• Vendor Standardization - Helps Cost Cut-downs
• Group Purchasing Organizations - Key Revenue Earners for Device Makers

2. Market Trends & Issues

• Blood Gas Testing Becomes Commonplace in Critical Care
• POC Blood Gas Devices Score over Benchtop Counterparts
• Innovation Frenzy Sensing the Market Pulse
• POC Analyzers Looming Central Labs
• Benchtop Analyzer - Clutched in Between Central Laboratory and POC Analyzers
• Benchtop Analyzer Vis-a-vis POC Analyzer
• Smaller Test Panels and Inter Hospital Diversity Demand Flexibility
• Expanded Test Menu Benefits All
• Is Arterial Blood Gas Testing Uncalled For?

3. Industry Structure

• Market Constituents
• Table 1: Blood Gas Market Worldwide (2004): Percentage Breakdown by Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 2: Leading Players in the Global Blood Gas Analyzers Market (2003 & 2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Radiometer, Bayer, Roche Diagnostics, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Industry Headed Towards Consolidation
• M& Activity in the Blood Gas Analyzers Market Worldwide (1997-2007)

4. Insight into the Blood Gas Monitoring Market

• Review of Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment Market
• Invasive Vs Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring
• Blood Gas Monitoring Market Segmentation
• A. Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment
  • Intermittent Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment
  • Portable, Handheld Blood Gas Analyzer
  • Patient Attached/On Demand Blood Gas Monitor
  • Continuous Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment
  • Application Areas
  • Market Drivers
  • Continuous In-Vivo Sees New Growth Avenues
  • Bloodless Analyzer Offers Enhanced Protection
  • Best Fit for Continuous Real-Time Monitoring
  • Increase in Critical Care Conditions Spurs In-Vivo Monitoring
  • Aging Population Creates More Opportunities
  • Decline in Sensor Prices to Add New Potential
  • Ease of Use and Awareness - Key to Greater Market Penetration
  • Market Restraints
  • Limited Potential Stems from Limited Application
  • Limited Test Menu Stifles Potential
  • Prohibitive Costs Curtail Usage
• B. Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring Equipment
  • Pulse Oximeter
  • Transcutaneous Monitors

5. Blood Gas Analyzers - Product Overview

• Introduction to Blood Gas Analyzers
• Blood Gas Analyzer Technique
• Handling Precautions for Blood Gas Analyzers
• Considerations Governing Purchase of Blood Gas Analyzers
• Product Overview by Segment
• A. Benchtop / Central Laboratory / Console Blood Gas Analyzer
• B. Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzer
  • Advantages
  • Short Patient Turnaround Time Favors Point-of-Care
  • Spot Results Prove Life Saving for Critically Ill
  • Curb Unwanted Costs
  • Cost Savings Through Space Savings
• C. Electrolyte Analyzer

6. Fundamentals of Blood Gases and Blood

Gas Testing

• Basics of Blood Gases
• Blood Gas Parameters and their Significance
• Physiological Functions & Blood Gas Analysis
• Oxygen (O2)
• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
• pH
• Relationship Between CO2 and pH
• Types of Blood Tests
• Blood Gas Testing - The Lifeblood of Critical Care
• Importance of Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis
• Blood Gas Monitoring and Analysis Functions
• Evolution of Blood Analysis & Blood Gas Analysis
• Blood Analysis
• Blood Gas Analysis
• Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis - Purpose & Procedure
• Purpose of Blood Gas Analysis
• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis for Determining pH Level and O2 and CO2 in Blood
• Description of Blood Gas Analysis
• Procedure for Blood Gas Analysis
• Preparation for Blood Gas Analysis
• Care after Drawing Blood Sample from Patient
• Risks in Taking out Blood Sample
• Results of Blood Gas Analysis
• Electrolyte Test for Diagnosis of Diseases
• Definition of Electrolytes
• Purpose of Electrolyte Test
• Precautions of Electrolyte Test
• Description of Electrolyte Tests
• Preparation for Electrolyte Tests
• Approaches to Blood Gas Testing
• Benchtop Vs POC Testing - A Comparison
• Cost Analysis of POC Testing Vs. Laboratory Testing
• Advantages of POC Testing Over Central Laboratory Testing

7. Competition and End User Issues

• Competition Trends
• Manufacturers Diversify within the Blood Gas Arena
• Benchtop Makers Enter POC League
• POC End User Issues
• Issues Point-of-Care Blood Gas Monitors Need to Fight Against
• The Multidisciplinary Approach to Implementing POC
• What do the Early Adopters Say?

8. Pricing and Distribution

• Handheld Blood Gas Analyzers - Pricing Structure
• Distribution Channels
• Manufacturers Tap the Replacement and Consumables Demand
• Consumables Cost - A Major Purchase Criteria
• Price Focus - Key Competing Factor for Vendors

9. Technological Developments

• DFMA: Rewriting the Definition
• Blood-Gas Analyzers' Development Takes Advantage of DFMA Software
• DFMA - A Catalyst for Change
• New Design Simplifies Assembly
• Light-Based Co-Oximetry Testing - A Newfound Technology
• Sensor Technology Helps Customer Churn
• Service Delivery Equipment Addresses Key Technology Shortcomings

10. Product Innovations/Introductions

• IDEXX Announces IDEXX Catalyst Dx™ Chemistry Analyzer
• IDEXX Introduces IDEXX Coag Dx™ Analyzer
• Siemens Healthcare Releases New Software Version for Rapidlab 1200
• Bio-Rad Laboratories Unveils In2it A1C Analyzer
• E-Z-EM Unveils EZ CHEM™ Blood Analyzer
• Medica Previews its EasyRA Clinical Chemistry Analyzer
• Radiometer Bundles Glucose Sensor with ABL80 FLEX
• Roche Diagnostics Unveils cobas e 411 Bench- Top Immunoassay Analyzer
• Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics Introduces the DCA Vantage™ Analyzer
• Radiometer Unveils ABL80 FLEX Portable Blood Gas Analyzer
• Roche Diagnostics Announced New Software Version for Blood Gas Analyzer
• New Point-of-Care Analyzer from Abaxis
• Osmetech Gears Up eSensor for CFCD Market
• Abaxis Develops Equine Profile Plus
• Abaxis' Piccolo® Offers Insights into Physical Readiness for Chemotherapy
• Nova Develops Blood Analyzer for Respiratory Inspection
• Osmetech Complements OPTI Product Series
• New Automated Blood Gas Analyzer from Bayer
• IDEXX' s VetStat™ Hits the Aisle
• Osmetech' s Blood Gas Analysis Automation Suite Hits the Market
• Medica' s EasyStat Steps into Blood Analyzers' Market
• Arkray Launches Portable Blood Gas Analyzer
• Rapidpoint 405 from Bayer
• Radiometer America Launches TCM™4
• Radiometer Introduces NPT7
• Labexim Unveils BioLyte 2000
• Instrumentation Laboratory Introduces New Coagulation Analyzer

11. Recent Industry Activity

• Instrumentation Laboratory Extends Contract to Consorta
• ICx Technologies Signs Agreement with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
• Siemens Acquires and Merges Bayer Healthcare' s Diagnostic Business
• IDEXX Laboratories Acquires Osmetech' s Critical Care Division Assets
• General Electric to Take Over Point-Of-Care and In Vitro Diagnostics Businesses of Abbott
• Medical Automation Systems Collaborates with Radiometer for RALS®-Plus Module
• Radiometer America Inks Pact with MedAssets Supply Chain Systems
• Instrumentation Laboratory Bags Contract from Mayo Clinic
• Instrumentation Laboratory Wins New Contract from MedAssets Supply Chain Systems
• Epocal Secures FDA Approval for EPOCTM Blood Analysis System
• IL Receives Supply Contract from Amerinet
• Abaxis' Inks Licensing Deal with bioMerieux
• Radiometer Embarks on Acquisition Route
• Abaxis Signs Up PSS for Piccolo Blood Analyzers
• Abaxis Ties Up with Cepheid
• Abaxis Makes Way into Japanese Sphere
• Roche Expands Scope of OMNI Blood Gas Analyzers
• E-Z-EM Ties Up with Nova
• Bayer Bags Premier' s Group Purchase Order for Blood Gas Analyzers
• Medica Ties Up with SkyeTek
• IL Signs Up Supply Contracts with Premiere and ROi
• IL Renews Deal with MedAssets
• Radiometer Wins Supply Contract from Premier
• Radiometer Partners with Medical Automation Systems
• Radiometer and VISN 12 in a Gas Standardization Tie up
• Bayer and Radiometer Bag Supply Deals from Consorta
• Nova and Premiere Ink Supply Deal
• Nova Inks Supply Contract with Novation
• Osmetech Collaborates with IDEXX
• Danaher Acquires Radiometer A/S
• Bayer Diagnostics in Pact with Consorta
• Roche and Bayer Win Blanket Deals from Novation
• Osmetech Completes Acquisition of Roche' s OPTI Product Line
• Dolphin Medical Secures FDA Approval
• Philips and Nellcor Sign Agreement
• Sysmex in Agreement with Osmetech plc
• Radiometer America Enters into Agreement with Premier
• Bayer Wins Supply Contract from Premiere
• Instrumentation Laboratory Bags Premier' s Critical Care test Supply Deal
• Imagyn Medical Receives 510(k) Clearance for PRO2
• Radiometer America in Deal with MAGNET
• Imagyn Gains European Clearance for PRO2 Pulse Reflectance Oximeter
• Novation Extends Agreement with Radiometer
• Broadlane in Strategic Seven-Year Agreement with Bayer Diagnostics
• Radiometer America Inks Three-Year Pact with Sutter Health Hospitals
• Radiometer in Deal with UMMC
• Radiometer Establishes New Company
• Thoratec Purchases Assets of Diametrics
• i-STAT Inks Distribution Agreement with Fuso

12. Focus on Select Global Players

• Abaxis, Inc. (USA)
• Abbott Point-of-Care (USA)
• Beckman Coulter, Inc. (USA)
• Hemagen Diagnostics, Inc. (USA)
• IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (USA)
• Instrumentation Laboratory (USA)
• International Technidyne Corporation (USA)
• Medica Corporation (USA)
• Nova Biomedical Corporation (USA)
• Radiometer A/S (Denmark)
• Roche Diagnostics Ltd. (Switzerland)
• Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. (USA)

13. Global Market Perspective

• Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Benchtop Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Long-term Projections for Benchtop Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Benchtop Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Long-term Projections for Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units +for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region -Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America & Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Benchtop Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America & Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World Long-term Projections for Benchtop Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for Benchtop Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: World Long-term Projections for Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World 10-Year Perspective for Point-of-Care Blood Gas Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: World Long-term Projections for Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 26: World 10-Year Perspective for Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Market Overview
  • Aging Population Creates More Opportunities
  • Benchtop Makers Enter POC League
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Table 27: Leading Players in the Blood Gas Analyzers Market in the US (1995 & 2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • POC Blood Gas Analyzers
  • Product Launches/Developments
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 28: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 29: US Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 30: US 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 31: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 32: US Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 33: US 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • An Overview of the Medical Equipment Market
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 34: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 35: Canadian Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 36: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 37: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 38: Canadian Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 39: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Market Overview
  • Product Launches/Developments
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 40: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 41: Japanese Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 42: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 43: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 44: Japanese Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Blood Gas Analyzers - Gaining Momentum
  • Product Launches/Developments
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 46: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: European Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: European Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 50: European 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, and Rest of Europe for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 51: European 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 52: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers 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)
  • Table 53: European Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers 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)
  • Table 54: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 55: European Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 56: European 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, and Rest of Europe for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 57: European 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Overview
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 58: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 59: French Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 60: French 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 61: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 62: French Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 63: French 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 64: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 65: German Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 66: German 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 67: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 68: German Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 69: German 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 70: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 71: Italian Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 72: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 73: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 74: Italian Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 75: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 76: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 77: UK Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 78: UK 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 79: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 80: UK Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 81: UK 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Product Launch
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 82: Rest of Europe Market for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 83: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 84: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 85: Rest of Europe Market for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 86: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 87: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Overview of Select Markets
  • China
  • Blood Gas Analyzers Market in Clinical Laboratories
  • Malaysia & Singapore
  • Thailand
  • Blood Gas Analyzer Market in Clinical Laboratories
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 88: Asia-Pacific Market for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point- of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 89: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 90: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 91: Asia-Pacific Market for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 92: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 93: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Latin America

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 94: Latin American Market for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 95: Latin American Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 96: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 97: Latin American Market for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 98: Latin American Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 99: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Rest of World

• Market Analysis
• Current and Future Analysis
• Table 100: Rest of World Market for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 101: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 102: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 103: Rest of World Market for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 104: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 105: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Blood Gas Analyzers (Benchtop Analyzers, Point-of-Care Analyzers) and Electrolyte Analyzers for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE