World Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products Market

World Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating Air Pressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support Products, and Local Area Support Products. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 63 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Gaymar Industries, Inc., Graham-Field Health Products Inc., Hill-Rom Company Inc., Invacare Corporation, James Consolidated, Kinetic Concepts Inc., ROHO, Inc., Span-America Medical Systems Inc., Spenco Medical Corp., and Sunrise Medical, 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.

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CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-2
Product Definition & Scope of Study I-3
A. Air Fluidized Beds I-3
B. Low Air Loss Beds I-3
C. Alternating Air Pressure Mattresses I-4
D. Foam Mattresses I-4
E. Other Full Support Products I-4
F. Local Area Support Products I-4

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview II-1
Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products - Growth All the Way II-1
Geographic Review II-1
Worldwide Ulcer Treatment Market- The Single Largest
Therapeutic Category II-1
Innovations Towards Cost-Effectiveness II-2
Advent of Patient Directed Care in Long-Term care Settings II-2
Industry Snapshots II-2
Expensive Treatment & Few Preventive Options Plague Pressure
Ulcer Patients II-4
Imaging Technologies to Assist in Early Detection of Ulcers II-4
Extent of Pressure Ulcer Risk in Patients Undergoing Surgeries II-5
Prevalence Rates of Pressure Ulcers II-5
Leading Players II-5

2. An Overview of Decubitus Ulcers II-6
Decubitus Ulcer - A Pressure Perpetrated Wound II-6
The Underlying Causes II-6
Targeting the Immobile II-6
Prolonged Illnesses May Complicate an Infection to Ulcer II-6
Prevention: The Basic Remedy II-7
Pressure Prone Areas Susceptible to Ulcer Formation II-7
There’s More to It Than Mere Pressure II-7
Loss of Internal Defenses Can be Detrimental II-7
Pressure Intensity and Duration: The Determining Factors II-8
Stages of Decubitus Ulcer Formation II-8
Deterioration of Decubitus Could Prove Fatal II-9
Difficulty in Diagnosis of Decubitus Ulcer II-9
Indicators of a Deteriorating Pressure Ulcer II-9
Diseases Impeding Pressure Ulcer Healing II-9

3. Prevention of Decubitus Ulcers II-10
Preventive Measures II-10
Prevention with Support Surfaces II-10
Choosing an Optimal Support Surface II-11
Support Surface Indications for Degree of Risk II-11
Mattress Replacements - Effective Redressal of Significant
Problems II-12

4. Risk Factors II-13
Intensity and Duration of Pressure II-13
Immobility/Impaired Mobility II-13
Impaired Sensation II-13
Surgical Anesthesia II-13
Tissue Tolerance II-13
Extrinsic Factors II-13
Intrinsic Factors II-14

5. Risk Assessment II-15
Norton’s Scale - Simplifies and Standardizes Risk Ratings II-15
The Braden Scale- A Reliable Risk Assessment Tool II-15
Occurrence of Pressure Ulcers in Categories of Individuals II-15
Incidence of Pressure Ulcers in Debilitated Elderly II-15
Sedentary Lifestyle - A Major Factor Impacting Bedsore Formation II-15
Pressure Sores in Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries II-16

6. Treatment of Pressure Ulcers II-17
Principles Governing Pressure Ulcer Healing: II-17
Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Treatment II-17
Pressure Ulcer Therapy Companion- A Process Oriented Guideline II-17
First Aid Brings in Immediate Relief II-18
Pressure Sore- Some Common Misconceptions II-18
Factors Impacting Decubitus Ulcer Treatment II-18
Pressure Sores - One of the Most Expensive Diagnoses II-19
Long-Term Care Facilities - A Demanding Requirement II-19
Decubitus Ulcer Care in Long-term Care Facilities II-20

7. Treatment Modalities II-21
Pressure Relief - The Need of the Hour II-21
Wound Assessment - A Key Factor in Ulcer Treatment II-21
Skin Grafting Technique II-21
Operative Repair of Pressure Ulcers: Direct Closure and Skin
Grafts II-21
Debridement II-22
Surgical Management of Pressure Ulcers II-22
Wound Care Products II-22
Drugs II-22
Ulcer Treatment Drugs II-22
Catrix Powder - The Wound Healing Accelerator II-23
Intralesion Mielogen Treatment in Elderly Patients With/
Without Cancer II-23
Topical Disinfecting Agents II-23
Dressings II-24
Moisture: An Essential Aspect for Wound Healing II-24
Occlusive Dressings II-24
Films II-24
Foams II-24
Gauze II-25
Hydrocolloids II-25
Hydrogel II-25
Alginate II-25
Treatment for Osteomyelitis II-25
Other Treatment Methods II-26
Old & New Treatment Therapies II-26
Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Advanced Stages of Bedsores II-26
Adjuvant Therapy for Ulcer Care II-26
Air Support Therapy - A Revolution in Acute Wound Treatment
Therapy II-26
New Treatment Therapy Innovations II-26
Magnetic Field Therapy - A New Hope II-26
Vacuum Therapy - Bring Home the Healer II-27
Treatment Facilitators II-27
Incontinence Management: Critical for Ulcer Healing II-27
Nutrition: Aids the Healing Process II-27
Mobility: An Essential Functionality II-28

8. Product Overview & Classification II-29
Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products II-29
Support Surfaces II-29
Pressure Care Devices - Aiding the Prevention of Pressure
Ulcers II-29
Classification of Support Surfaces II-30
Clinical Classification II-30
Constant Low Pressure II-30
Alternating Pressure Devices II-30
Classification by Physical Attributes II-30
Pressure Reduction and Pressure Relieving Devices II-30
Static or Dynamic Components II-31
Overlays/Replacement for Basic Mattresses II-31

9. Product Segmentation II-32
New Product Segments II-32
A. Air Fluidized Beds II-33
Features II-33
Bringing Outstanding Progress in Skin Care II-33
Caregivers - Watchful of Some Potential Problems II-33
Market Outlook II-34
B. Low Air Loss Devices II-34
Market Outlook II-34
Low Air Loss Beds II-34
Low Air Loss Mattress Systems II-34
Low-Air-Loss Bed Mattresses II-35
Gel Filled Low-Air-Loss Bed Mattresses II-35
Air Filled Low-Air-Loss Bed Mattresses II-35
Water Filled Low-Air-Loss Bed Mattresses II-35
Low-Air-Loss Mattress Replacement Systems II-35
Low-Air-Loss Overlay Units II-36
Low Air Loss Systems Enable Effective Absorption of Moisture II-36
Advanced Therapy in Low Air Loss System II-36
C. Alternating Air Pressure Devices II-36
Market Outlook II-36
Alternating Pressure Devices II-36
D. Foam Mattresses II-36
Market Outlook II-36
Foam-based Pressure Alleviating Devices II-37
Foam Mattresses II-37
Foam Replacement Mattresses II-37
E. Other Full Support Products II-37
Basic Hospital Mattress II-37
Turning Beds II-38
F. Local Area Support Products II-38
Cushions II-38
Egg Crate Cushion II-38
Wheelchair Cushion II-38
Positioning Devices to Heal Ulcers II-39
Fiber-filled Overlays, Gel Pads, and Sheepskins II-39
Fiber Filled Overlays II-39
Gel Pads II-39
Sheepskins II-39
Static Air Overlays II-39

10. Product Launches II-40
Kinetic Launches AtmosAir® II-40
Hill-Rom Launches New Wound Therapy Surface II-40
KCI Extends Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program II-40
Graham-Field Unveils Lumex® LumexAir II Low Air Loss Mattress
System II-40
Graham-Field Launches New AltaDyne XT Alternating Pressure/Low
Air Loss Mattress System II-41
Graham-Field Rolls Out Gold Care Plus Foam Mattresses II-41
FDA Clears KCI’s Expanded Indications for Use for V.A.CTherapy
Devices II-41
Hill-Rom Expands VersaCare(TM) Bed System II-41
Hill-Rom Rolls Out CareSelections II-42

11. Recent Industry Activity II-43
KCI to Improve Therapeutic Surfaces Business II-43
Gaymar Industries Enters Agreement with Novation II-43
Graham-Field Health Inks Contract with Premier for Delivery of
Patient Beds II-43
Longport Implements Project for Early Detection & Prevention
of Pressure Ulcers II-43
Invacare Acquires AHE II-43
Hill-Rom Enters into an Agreement with Span-America II-44
Hill-Rom Enters into an Agreement with BG North America II-44
Nautic Partners Acquires Gaymar Industries II-44
Hillenbrand Pockets Mediq, Inc. II-44
Graham-Field to Implement Outsourcing Strategy II-45

12. Focus on Major Players II-46
Gaymar Industries, Inc. (US) II-46
Graham-Field Health Products Inc.(US) II-46
Hill-Rom Company, Inc. II-46
Invacare Corporation (US) II-47
James Consolidated (US) II-47
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (US) II-48
ROHO, Inc. (US) II-48
Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. (US) II-49
Spenco Medical Corp. (US) II-49
Sunrise Medical, Inc. (US) II-49

13. Global Market Perspective II-50
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Geographic Region - The
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) II-50

Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Geographic Region - The 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) II-51

Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for The US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
2003, 2008 & 2012. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air
Fluidized Beds by Geographic Region - The 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) II-53

Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Air Fluidized Beds by
Geographic Region - The 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) II-54

Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Air Fluidized Beds by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
The US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55

Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for ow
Air Loss Beds by Geographic Region - The 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) II-56

Table 8: World Long-term Projections forLow Air Loss Beds by
Geographic Region - The 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) II-57

Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Low Air Loss Beds by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
The US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58

Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Alternating Air Pressure Mattresses by Geographic Region - The
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Alternating Air
Pressure Mattresses by Geographic Region - The US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed withAnnual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-60

Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Alternating Air
Pressure Mattresses by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales for The US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61

Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Foam Mattresses by Geographic Region - The 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) II-62

Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Foam Mattresses by
Geographic Region - The 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) II-63

Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Foam Mattresses by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
The US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64

Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Other Full Support Products by Geographic Region - The 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) II-65

Table 17: World Long-term Projections for Other Full Support
Products by Geographic Region - The 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) II-66

Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Full Support
Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for The US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin
America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67

Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Local Area Support Products by Geographic Region -The 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) II-68

Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Local Area Support
Products by Geographic Region -The 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) II-69

Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Local Area Support
Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for The US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin
America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-70

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Market Outlook III-1
Decubitus Ulcers: Incidence, Prevalence, and Costs -Some
Startling Statistics III-1
Ageing Population - A Major Cause III-1
The Most Common Ulcer III-1
A Punitive Financial Drainer III-1
Caregivers Suffer Opportunity Costs III-2
Prolonged Hospitalization - A Fatality III-2
Immobility Drives Concerns III-2
Nursing Home Stay Escalating the Risk III-2
A Major Contributor to Mortality III-2
Product Launches III-3
Strategic Corporate Developments III-5
Focus on Major Regional Players III-7
Gaymar Industries, Inc. III-7
Graham-Field Health Products Inc. III-7
Hill-Rom Company, Inc III-8
Invacare Corporation III-8
James Consolidated III-9
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. III-9
Pegasus Airwave III-9
ROHO, Inc. III-10
Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. III-10
Spenco Medical Corp. III-10
Sunrise Medical, Inc. III-11
B.Market Analytics III-11
Table 22: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air
Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure
Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and
Local Area Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 23: USLong-term Projections for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air Fluidized Beds,
Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam
Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015.
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 24: US 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds,,
Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other
Full Support Products and Local Area Support Products
Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-13

2. Canada III-14
Market Analysis III-14
Table 25: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment -
Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating
AirPressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support
Products and Local Area Support Products Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 26: CanadianLong-term Projections for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air Fluidized Beds,
Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam
Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 27: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds,
Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other
Full Support Products and Local Area Support Products
Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-16

3. Japan III-17
Market Analysis III-17
Table 28: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment -
Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating
AirPressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support
Products and Local Area Support Products Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 29: Japanese Long-term Projections for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air Fluidized Beds,
Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating Air Pressure Mattresses, Foam
Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-18

Table 30: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Air Fluidized Beds,Low Air Loss Beds,
Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other
Full Support Products and Local Area Support Products
Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-19

4. Europe III-20
A.Market Analysis III-20
Leading Segments III-20
Regional Review III-20
B.Market Analytics III-21
Table 31: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Geographic Region
- France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and Rest of Europe
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 32: European Long-term Projections for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Geographic Region - France, Germany,
Italy, United Kingdom and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 33: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment
-Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating
AirPressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support
Products and Local Area Support Products Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-22

Table 34: European Long-term Projections for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air Fluidized Beds,
Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating Air Pressure Mattresses, Foam
Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

Table 35: European 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales for - France, Germany, Italy,
United Kingdom and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

Table 36: European 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment -Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds,
Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other
Full Support Products and Local Area Support Products
Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-24

4a. France III-25
Market Analysis III-25
Table 37: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air
Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure
Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and
Local Area Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

Table 38: French Long-term Projections for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air Fluidized Beds,
Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam
Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-26

Table 39: French 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds,
Alternating Air Pressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other
Full Support Products and Local Area Support Products
Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-27

4b. Germany III-28
Market Analysis III-28
Table 40: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air
Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure
Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and
Local Area Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 41: German Long-term Projections for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air Fluidized Beds,
Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam
Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 42: German 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment -Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds,
Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other
Full Support Products and Local Area Support Products
Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-30

4c. Italy III-31
Market Analysis III-31
Table 43: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air
Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure
Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and
Local Area Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 44: Italian Long-term Projections for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air Fluidized Beds,
Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam
Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 45: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds,
Alternating Air Pressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other
Full Support Products and Local Area Support Products
Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-33

4d. The United Kingdom III-34
A.Market Analysis III-34
Overview III-34
B.Market Analytics III-35
Table 46: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air
Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure
Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and
Local Area Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 47: UK Long-term Projections for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air Fluidized Beds,
Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam
Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 48: UK 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus Ulcer
Treatment Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds,
Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other
Full Support Products and Local Area Support Products
Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-36

4e. Rest of Europe III-37
A.Market Analysis III-37
Prevalence and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers- The Scenario
in Hungary III-37
B.Market Analytics III-38
Table 49: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Product
Segment - Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating
AirPressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support
Products and Local Area Support Products Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-38

Table 50: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Decubitus
Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air Fluidized
Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure Mattresses,
Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 51: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus
Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales for Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air
Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam
Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

5. Asia-Pacific III-41
A.Market Analysis III-41
Strategic Corporate Development III-41
B.Market Analytics III-41
Table 52: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Product
Segment - Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds,Alternating
AirPressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support
Products and Local Area Support Products Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 53: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Decubitus
Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air Fluidized
Beds, Low Air Loss Beds,Alternating AirPressure Mattresses,
Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 54: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus
Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales for Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air
Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam
Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

6. Latin America III-44
Market Analysis III-44
Table 55: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Product
Segment - Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating
AirPressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support
Products and Local Area Support Products Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 56: Latin American Long-term Projections for Decubitus
Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air Fluidized
Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure Mattresses,
Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 57: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus
Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales for Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air
Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure Mattresses, Foam
Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46

7. Rest of World III-47
Market Analysis III-47
Table 58: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products by Product
Segment - Air Fluidized Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating
AirPressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support
Products and Local Area Support Products Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (include corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 59: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Decubitus
Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment - Air Fluidized
Beds, Low Air Loss Beds, Alternating AirPressure Mattresses,
Foam Mattresses, Other Full Support Products and Local Area
Support Products Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015
(include corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

Table 60: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Decubitus
Ulcer Treatment Products by Product Segment - Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales for Air Fluidized Beds,Low Air Loss
Beds, Alternating Air Pressure Mattresses, Foam Mattresses,
Other Full Support Products and Local Area Support Products
Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-49

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE