Fetal Monitors: Antepartum & Intrapartum Monitors - Global Strategic Business Report 2015-2020: Wearable Technology: The Future Is Here

DUBLIN, Feb .17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rsqfq7/fetal_monitors) has announced the addition of the "Fetal Monitors - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their 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 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Fetal Monitors in US$ Thousands by the following Product Segments:

• Antepartum Monitors
• Intrapartum Monitors

The report profiles 36 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• CooperSurgical, Inc.
• EDAN Instruments, Inc.
• GE HealthCare
• Huntleigh
• Mediana Co., Ltd.
• Natus Medical, Inc.
• Neoventa Medical AB
• Philips Healthcare
• SpaceLabs Healthcare, Inc.
• Wallach Surgical Devices, Inc.

Key Topics Covered:

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

• A Prelude
• Prenatal Testing: A Macro Perspective
• List of Available Prenatal Screening and Diagnostic Tests by Indication
• Healthcare Economics and Eurozone Crisis
• Rising Healthcare Expenditure to Encourage Improvement in Demand
• Steady Rise in Global Population Benefits Market Growth
• Outlook
• Competitive Landscape
• Product Portfolio of Select Leading Fetal Monitoring Companies Worldwide: Brief Product Line/Model Description for Cooper Surgical, Edan Instruments, Philips Healthcare, GE Healthcare, and Arjo Huntleigh

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS

• Rising Global Incidence of Preterm Births: A Strong Growth Driver
• Global Emphasis on Reducing Infant Mortality Augurs Well for the Market
• Technology Advancements: Spearheading Growth
• Advancements in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• AssuredHealth Enable Cost-Effective Continuous Monitoring
• Avalon: Cordless Fetal Monitors from Philips
• Wearable Technology: The Future Is Here
• Mobile Multi-Agent Based Distributed Information System: A Novel Monitoring Technique?
• STAN Monitors Eliminate Drawbacks of Traditional FHR Monitors
• Mobile Phone App to Monitor Fetal Heart Beat
• Uterine Contraction Monitoring System
• Vector Magnetocardiography
• Obstetrical Data Management Systems (OBDMS)
• Obstetric Ultrasound Data Analysis Systems
• Ultrasound Scanners Provide Online Information
• Specialized Software to Determine Gestational Parameters
• Advanced Data Analysis Program
• Ultrasound Scanners Display Cross-Sectional Images
• Non-Voltage Fetal Heart Monitoring Systems
• Remote Fetal Monitoring: A Smart Technology with Bright Prospects
• Non-Invasive Techniques Gradually Gain Prominence over Invasive Techniques
• Growing Popularity of IVF: A Business Case for Fetal Monitors
• The Rise of Home-based Fetal Monitoring
• Rising Smartphone Penetration Lends Traction to Growth of Mobile Health (mHealth)
• Developing Countries to Drive Future Market Growth
• Ranked by CAGR (2013-2020): Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, Japan, Latin America, the US, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• India & China: Potential Laden Markets
• Declining Birth Rates in Select Countries: A Key Issue Confronting the Market
• High Rate of Misinterpretations of EFM Readings: A Major Concern

3. FETAL MONITORS: AN OVERVIEW

• Introduction
• Key Functions
• Physiologic Variables Monitored
• Monitors Fetal Heart Rate
• Direct Determination of Fetal Heart Rate
• Indirect Sensors of Fetal Heart Rate
• Monitoring Uterine Contractions
• Direct Monitoring of Uterine Contractions
• Indirect Monitoring of Uterine Contraction
• Potential Benefits of Fetal Monitoring
• Potential Risks of Fetal Monitoring
• Types of Monitoring
• External Monitoring
• Internal Monitoring
• A Historical Perspective

4. SEGMENTAL OVERVIEW

• Antepartum Monitors: (Used Before Childbirth)
• Intrapartum Monitors: (Used During Childbirth)
• Specific Categories of Fetal Monitors
• Hand-Held Ultrasonic Scanners
• Fetal Scalp Electrodes
• FHR Using Electrodes
• Methods/Techniques of Monitoring
• Ultrasound
• Ultrasound Techniques
• Doppler Ultrasonography
• Transabdominal Doppler Ultrasound
• Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Pros and Cons
• Electrocardiogram
• Acoustic Pickup of Fetal Heart
• Fetal Cardiotocograph
• Clinical Applications of Fetal Cardiotocography
• Phonography and Phonocardiography
• Features Distinguishing Phonography from Fetal Electrocardiography and Ultrasonography
• Cordocentesis
• Non-Stress Test (NST)
• Fetal Movement Counting
• Fetal Oxygen Monitoring
• Fetal Pulse Oximetry
• Functioning of Pulse Oximeter
• Other Techniques of Fetal Monitoring
• Fetal Microblood Analysis
• Monitoring of Fetal Blood Gases
• Labor Delivery-Recovery/Labor Delivery- Recovery-Postpartum
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
• Available Equipment for Fetal Monitoring
• Fetoscope
• Fetal Cardiac Monitors
• Fetal Electroencephalographic Monitors and Accessories
• Fetal Ultrasonic Heart Rate Monitors and Accessories
• Fetal Phonocardiographic Monitors
• Amnioscope, Transabdominal (fetoscope) and Accessories
• Fetal Blood Sampling Endoscopes
• Fetal Blood Sampler
• Intrauterine Pressure Monitors
• Atmospheric Isolating Monitoring (AIM)
• External Uterine Contraction Monitors
• Inserted Fetal Monitors

5. PRODUCT LAUNCHES

• Shenzhen Everycom Technology Secures CE Approval for its Pocket Fetal Doppler
• Philips Unveils Avalon CL Cableless Fetal Monitoring Solution
• Bellabeat Unveils Bellabeat Shell
• CliniComp International Unveils Fetal Monitoring Mobile Application
• Sense4Baby Obtains 510(k) Clearance and CE Mark for Wireless Fetal Monitor
• Wipro Unveils Wipro AssureHealth Platform
• PeriGen Unveils PeriCALM® PlusTM Fetal Surveillance System
• Neurocare Center Introduces Neurocare-FM-700

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Philips Partners with PowerFree Education Technology
• Smart Communications Introduces Mobile ECG and Remote Fetal Care Monitoring Systems
• AirStrip Collaborates with PeriGen to Comprehensive Fetal Systems
• AirStrip Takes Over Sense4Baby
• Toitu Inks Distribution Agreement with Monica Healthcare
• Natus Medical Takes Over Nicolet Neurodiagnostic
• MindChild Obtains FDA Clearance for Meridian
• Summit Doppler Merges with Wallach® Surgical Devices
• MindChild Medical and University of Oxford Sign Sponsored Research Agreement
• Sense4Baby Licenses Sense4Baby Technology
• Cerner Obtains FDA Clearance for FetaLink+

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

• CooperSurgical, Inc. (US)
• EDAN Instruments, Inc. (China)
• GE HealthCare (UK)
• Huntleigh (UK)
• Mediana Co., Ltd. (Korea)
• Natus Medical, Inc. (US)
• Neoventa Medical AB (Sweden)
• Philips Healthcare (The Netherlands)
• SpaceLabs Healthcare, Inc. (USA)
• Wallach Surgical Devices, Inc. (US)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 36 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 41)

• The United States (18)
• Japan (1)
• Europe (9)
• The United Kingdom (3)
• Italy (1)
• Rest of Europe (5)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (12)
• Middle East (1)

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