“Increased Adoption of Disposable and Single-Use Airway Management Devices”
A significant trend in the global airway management consumables market is the growing preference for disposable and single-use airway management devices. Hospitals and healthcare providers are increasingly opting for single-use products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination and infections. Disposable products such as endotracheal tubes, oxygen masks, and laryngeal airways ensure better patient safety by eliminating the need for reprocessing and sterilization between uses. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals around the world, including in the U.S. and Europe, adopted more single-use airway management devices to prevent the spread of the virus. This trend aligns with the broader healthcare shift towards minimizing the risks of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and streamlining healthcare procedures.
