1. The European Disposable Airway Management Devices Market Kate Lawrence, Industry Analyst (Surgical Patient Management) "The market for disposable airway management devices has been characterised by price erosion and consolidation in recent years. As hospital purchasing becomes increasingly centralised, companies will have to be ever more proactive in order to successfully stem shrinking revenues in this mature, saturated market."

2. Key Features Overview of the disposable airway management devices market in Europe Identifying industry challenges and strategies Key drivers and restraints facing the European regions Market size, growth rates, CAGR and market trends from 2001 to 2008 Segmentation –Disposable anaesthesia breathing circuits –Disposable intensive care breathing circuits –Endotracheal tubes –Tracheostomy tubes –Breathing filters and HMEFs

3. Key Content: Geographical Coverage Total European Disposable Airway Management Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region; 1998-2008 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 19981999200020012002200320042005200620072008 Scandinavia Benelux Spain United Kingdom Italy France Germany

4. Key Content: Market Forecasts 110.0 115.0 120.0 125.0 130.0 135.0 19981999200020012002200320042005200620072008 R e v e n u e s 43.0 44.0 45.0 46.0 47.0 48.0 49.0 50.0 51.0 52.0 53.0 U n i t s Revenues ($ Million)Units (Million) Disposable airway management devices market (Europe) Total market revenues; 2001

5. Companies & Competitive Issues Companies –Who is involved? Where? Which players plan to enter which markets? Strategies –Who is developing strategies in which markets? Is your company under threat? What can you do to counter the challenge? Market shares –Who has the largest share of the market at country or total level?

6. Who would benefit from this report? Key decision makers of disposable airway management device and respiratory care manufacturers - current market players New market entrants Investment banks Consultancies Investors

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