Dublin, Sept. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Pressure Ulcer Relief Products - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

The report profiles 44 companies including many key and niche players such as:

Key Topics Covered:

1. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
Pressure Ulcers - Fact Sheet
Pressure Ulcers - A Prelude
Unequalized Pressure - The Primary Cause behind Pressure Ulcers
Reimbursement Cuts Pressurize Hospitals to Prevent Ulcers
Emphasis on Prevention Stimulates Market Growth
Current and Future Analysis

2. GROWTH DRIVERS AND MARKET TRENDS
Sustained Increase in Healthcare Spending Bodes Well for Pressure Ulcer Relief Products Market
Increased Prevalence of Pressure Ulcers - A Business Case for Relief Products
Surgical Patients - More at Risk of Developing Pressure Ulcers
Pressure Ulcer Risk Factors in Surgical Patients
Pressure Ulcer Prevention Strategies during Pre-, Intra- and Post-Operative Stages
Aging Worldwide Population Propels Market Growth
Alarming Rise in Global Obesity Levels - A Major Risk Factor for Pressure Ulcers
High Prices of Pressure Ulcer Relief Products - A Major Hindrance
Malnutrition - An Important Factor for Pressure Ulcers in Least Developed Countries
Sacral Pressure Ulcer Treatment Trends
Pediatric Pressure Ulcers on the Rise

3. INNOVATIONS IN PRESSURE ULCER RELIEF PRODUCTS
Rober Limited Launches New Innovative Pressure Ulcer Mattress
KTP Project to Develop Affordable Ulcer Relief Solutions for Developing Countries
Unique Mapping System to Prevent Ulcers
Wearable Sensors to Lower Risk of Ulcers
Therapeutic Mattresses to Reduce Ulcer Incidence
High Density Foam Mattress to Increase Patient Repositioning Time
University of Bolton Develops Novel Cushion for Wheelchair Users
Bari-Gel - An Advanced Cushion for Bariatric Wheelchair Patients
Imaging Technologies to Assist in Early Detection of Ulcers

4. PRESSURE ULCERS - CAUSES, TYPES, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT
Pressure Ulcer - A Pressure Perpetrated Wound
Prominent Locations for Occurrence of Pressure Ulcers
The Underlying Causes
Pressure Sores in Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries
Risk Factors
Intensity and Duration of Pressure
Immobility/Impaired Mobility
Impaired Sensation
Surgical Anesthesia
Tissue Tolerance
Extrinsic Factors Testing Tissue Tolerance
Intrinsic Factors Testing Tissue Tolerance
Stages of Pressure Ulcer Formation
Stage I
Stage II
Stage III
Stage IV
NPUAP Revision of Pressure Ulcer Stages
Suspected Deep Tissue Injury (DTI)
Unstageable Pressure Ulcers
Difficulty in Diagnosis of Pressure Ulcer
Risk Assessment
Norton's Scale - Simplifies and Standardizes Risk Ratings
The Braden Scale - A Reliable Risk Assessment Tool
Prevention: The Basic Remedy
Prevention with Support Surfaces
Choosing an Optimal Support Surface
Support Surface Options Based on Degree of Risk
Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
Wound Assessment - A Key Factor in Ulcer Treatment
Principles Governing Pressure Ulcer Healing
AHCPR Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Treatment
Pressure Ulcer Therapy Companion - A Process Oriented Guideline
First Aid to Bring Immediate Relief
Incontinence Management: Critical for Ulcer Healing
Nutrition: Aids the Healing Process
Treatment Modalities
Debridement
Surgical Management of Pressure Ulcers
Topical Disinfecting Agents
Dressings
Moisture: An Essential Aspect for Wound Healing
Films
Foams
Gauze
Hydrocolloids
Hydrogel
Alginate
Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Advanced Stages of Bedsores
Adjuvant Therapy for Ulcer Care
Magnetic Field Therapy - A New Hope
Vacuum Therapy - Bring Home the Healer

5. PRESSURE ULCER RELIEF PRODUCTS - A REVIEW
Support Surfaces Role in Minimizing Pressure Ulcers
Mechanism of Support Surfaces in Redistributing Pressure
Support Surfaces Categorization
Low-tech or Static Support Surfaces
High-Tech Support Surfaces
Product Segmentation
Foam-based Pressure Ulcer Mattress
Gel-based Pressure Ulcer Mattress
Fibre-filled Pressure Ulcer Mattress
Water-Filled Pressure Ulcer Mattress
Air-Filled Pressure Ulcer Mattress
Dynamic Air Therapy Beds
Kinetic Beds or Turning Beds

6. PRODUCT LAUNCHES
Hill-Rom Launches New Envella Air Fluidized Therapy Bed
Getinge Group Launches Total Lift Bed
Rober Introduces Pressure Mattress in India
Select Medical Plans to Introduce a Step-up Step-down' Pressure Mattress
Synergy Launches Opera hybrid mattress systems
Park House Healthcare Launches the Simple Air Mattress
Gentherm Introduces Atmos, a Temperature-Regulating Mattress System
Gentherm Launches the New Citadel Patient Care System
LINET introduces new mechanical bed Praktika 1
Innova Introduces Somlent Serene Hybrid mattress
Sizewise Announces the Introduction of New Immersion Mattress Technology
Span-America Launches the Topper Microenvironment Manager Powered Mattress

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Hill-Rom Enters into an Agreement to Sell the Vlker Business Unit
Smith & Nephew plc Signs a Distribution Agreement with Leaf Healthcare
Frontier Medical Group Announces the Acquisition of Genie Care
H5 Healthcare Signs a Distributorship Agreement with HospEquip
Crawford Healthcare, Inc. Signs a Purchasing Agreement with Premier, Inc.
Integrated Healing Technologies Announces about Purchasing Agreement with Premier, Inc.
Permobil Acquires the ROHO Group, Inc.,

8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
ArjoHuntleigh (Sweden)
GF Health Products, Inc. (USA)
Hill-Rom Company, Inc. (USA)
Invacare Corp. (USA)
James Consolidated, Inc. (USA)
Linet spol. s.r.o (Czech Republic)
Permobil (Sweden)
Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. (USA)
Spenco Medical Corp. (USA)
Steigelmeyer Group (Germany)
Stryker Corp. (USA)
Sunrise Medical (Canada)

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

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