Global Manual Resuscitators Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Global Manual Resuscitators Market, By Product (Self-Inflating Resuscitator, Flow-Inflating Resuscitator, and T-Piece), Modality (Disposable, and Reusable), Material (Silicon, PVC, and Rubber), Technology (Pop-Off Valve, Peep Valve, Pneumatic, Double Wall, Mask, and Others), Patient Type (Adult, Paediatric, and Infant), Application (COPD, Cardiopulmonary Arrest, Anesthesia, Asthma, and Others), End User (Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Military, Specialized Diagnostic Centers and Emergency Transport Vehicle), Distribution Channel (Direct Tenders, Retail Sales and Online Sales)  – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.

Manual Resuscitators Market Analysis and Size

In hospital settings, manual resuscitators are indispensable tools used in various critical care scenarios. They are primarily employed in intensive care units (ICUs), emergency departments (EDs), and operating rooms (ORs) to manage patients requiring immediate respiratory support. Manual resuscitators enable healthcare providers to deliver oxygen-rich air directly to the patient's lungs during instances of respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, or when anesthesia induction requires assisted ventilation. They are also utilized post-surgery to assist with recovery and stabilize patients until they can breathe independently.

The global manual resuscitators market size was valued at USD 641.17 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1,143.52 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031.

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Report Scope and Market Segmentation       

Market Definition

Manual resuscitators, commonly known as bag-valve masks (BVMs), are handheld devices used in medical emergencies to provide temporary respiratory support to patients who are unable to breathe adequately on their own. They consist of a self-inflating bag, a non-rebreathing valve, and a face mask, allowing healthcare providers to manually deliver oxygen-rich air into the patient's lungs. Manual resuscitators are crucial in situations such as cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or trauma, where immediate intervention is necessary to maintain oxygenation until more advanced respiratory support can be provided.

Manual Resuscitators Market Dynamics

Drivers                                                                                          

• Increasing Incidence of Respiratory Emergencies

Increasing incidence of respiratory emergencies such as respiratory diseases, cardiac arrests, and traumatic injuries that compromise breathing function are on the rise. This trend necessitates immediate and effective respiratory support, which manual resuscitators provide by delivering oxygen to patients in critical conditions. As healthcare systems strive to improve emergency response times and outcomes, the demand for reliable manual resuscitation devices grows. This driver is particularly impactful in hospitals, emergency medical services, and other healthcare facilities where rapid intervention can be life-saving for patients experiencing respiratory distress or failure.

• Growing Advancements in Healthcare Infrastructure

Improved healthcare infrastructure includes upgrades in hospital facilities, emergency response systems, and medical technology adoption. Hospitals and healthcare facilities with modern infrastructure are better equipped to handle emergencies requiring manual resuscitation, ensuring timely and effective patient care. These advancements also facilitate the integration of advanced medical devices, including ergonomic and technologically enhanced manual resuscitators, which enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes. Moreover, investments in healthcare infrastructure in emerging markets expand access to quality medical care, increasing the demand for reliable respiratory support equipment such as manual resuscitators across diverse healthcare settings.

Opportunities

• Increasing Stringent Regulatory Standards

Stringent regulatory standards ensures the safety, efficacy, and quality of these critical medical devices. Regulatory bodies, such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the United States and the CE Marking in Europe, set rigorous standards that manual resuscitator manufacturers must meet before their products can be marketed and used in healthcare settings. Adherence to these standards assures healthcare providers and institutions of the reliability and performance of manual resuscitators, fostering trust and confidence in their use during life-threatening emergencies. Compliance helps manufacturers differentiate their products in the competitive market landscape, demonstrating their commitment to meeting global healthcare standards and ensuring patient safety.

• Growing Awareness among Consumers

Public campaigns, CPR training initiatives, and healthcare education programs have increased awareness among healthcare professionals, first responders, and the general public about the critical role of manual resuscitators in saving lives. This heightened awareness encourages healthcare facilities to invest in advanced resuscitation equipment, ensuring readiness to handle emergencies effectively. Moreover, increased community awareness prompts individuals and organizations to equip themselves with manual resuscitators, enhancing preparedness in both medical facilities and non-medical settings. As awareness continues to grow, the demand for reliable and efficient manual resuscitation devices is expected to rise, driving market growth further.

Restraints/Challenges

• Increasing Safety Concerns

Increasing safety concerns in the manual resuscitators market stem from issues such as infection control, cross-contamination risks, and patient safety during use. Healthcare facilities are increasingly cautious about maintaining strict hygiene protocols when using manual resuscitators, especially in environments prone to infectious diseases or with immunocompromised patients. There is a growing demand for devices that are easy to clean and disinfect to mitigate these risks effectively. Additionally, concerns about proper technique and training among healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective use of manual resuscitators add complexity and may impact adoption rates in some settings.

• Availability of Alternative Respiratory Support Devices

Alternative respiratory support devices such as mechanical ventilators and automated resuscitation systems offer advanced features such as precise control of ventilation parameters, automated monitoring, and continuous respiratory support, which may overshadow the manual resuscitators' capabilities in certain clinical scenarios. Healthcare facilities may opt for these alternatives due to perceived reliability, reduced labor intensity, and integration with broader hospital automation systems. This competitive landscape challenges the market penetration of manual resuscitators, particularly in settings where technological advancements and infrastructure support favor automated solutions over manual devices.

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Recent Development

• In September 2023, in Madurai, India, a mini cardiac medical camp and CPR awareness camp were organized to educate the community on resuscitating patients in emergencies. This initiative aimed to increase public awareness and readiness to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies, potentially saving lives in the region
• In September 2022, Ambu Inc. commemorated the 65th anniversary of its Ambu BagTM by donating 650 life-saving units to the International Medical Corps. This donation underscores Ambu's commitment to supporting global healthcare efforts through essential respiratory equipment
• In April 2022, Dynarex Corporation launched Dynarex Resp-O2, a new series of premium respiratory treatment supplies. This comprehensive range includes Oxygen Therapy, Aerosol Therapy, Suction Solutions, Trach Care, Manual Resuscitation, and Bronchial/Asthma Management, aimed at enhancing patient care with high-quality respiratory solutions

Manual Resuscitators Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of product, modality, material, technology, patient type, application, end user and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Product

• Self-Inflating Resuscitator
• Flow-Inflating Resuscitator
• T-Piece                                                         

Modality

• Disposable
• Reusable

Material  

• Silicon
• PVC
• Rubber

 Technology

• Pop-Off Valve
• Peep Valve
• Pneumatic
• Double Wall
• Mask
• Others

Patient Type

• Adult
• Pediatric
• Infant

Distribution Channel

• Direct Tender
• Retail Sales

Application

• COPD
• Cardiopulmonary Arrest
• Anesthesia
• Asthma
• Others

End User

• Hospital
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Military
• Specialized Diagnostic Centers
• Emergency Transport Vehicle

Distribution Channel

• Direct Tenders
• Retail Sales
• Online Sales

Manual Resuscitators Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by product, modality, material, technology, patient type, application, end user and distribution channel as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America.

North America dominates the market due to substantial investments in the development of these life-saving devices. The U.S. specifically leads due to widespread adoption of medical technologies and heightened awareness about healthcare. This trend is bolstered by advanced healthcare infrastructure, robust research and development activities, and stringent regulatory standards that ensure the quality and efficacy of manual resuscitators. These factors collectively contribute to North America's prominent position in driving innovation and market growth within the manual resuscitators sector.

Asia-Pacific is expected for substantial growth in manual resuscitators, driven by significant investments from major companies focused on enhancing accuracy and minimizing turnaround times. China, in particular, stands out with its leading market growth rate, fueled by robust investments and ample funding directed towards the development of advanced manual resuscitation technologies. This trend reflects a strategic push towards improving healthcare infrastructure and highlights China's proactive approach in meeting rising healthcare demands with innovative respiratory care solutions.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Healthcare Infrastructure Growth Installed base and New Technology Penetration

The market also provides you with detailed market analysis for every country growth in healthcare expenditure for capital equipment, installed base of different kind of products for market, impact of technology using life line curves and changes in healthcare regulatory scenarios and their impact on the market. The data is available for historic period 2016-2021.

Competitive Landscape and Manual Resuscitators Market Analysis

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are:

• Romsons (India)
• Laerdal Medical (Norway)
• Teleflex Incorporated (U.S.)
• General Electric (U.S.)
• Cardinal Health (U.S.)
• GE Healthcare (U.S.)
• Lantheus Medical Imaging (U.S.)
• Bayer AG (Germany)
• Medline Industries, Inc. (U.S.)
• Mercury Medical (U.S.)
• Hopkins Medical Products (U.S.)
• WEINMANN Emergency Medical Technology GmbH + Co. KG (Germany)
• McKesson Corporation (U.S.)