- Medical gases such as oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical air, and carbon dioxide are essential in patient care for anesthesia, ventilation, diagnostics, and therapy. These gases are administered through high-pressure cylinders or centralized systems and supported by gas equipment like flowmeters, regulators, vacuum systems, and manifolds.
- The growing burden of chronic diseases, increasing number of surgeries, and rising demand for emergency and home-based care are primary drivers. Rapidly aging populations and high pollution levels in urban centers have further pushed oxygen therapy adoption.
- The United States dominates the North America medical gas market due to its extensive hospital infrastructure, strong healthcare funding, and robust clinical research framework.
- Canada also contributes significantly with its universal healthcare system and focus on improving home-based respiratory care services.
- Medical oxygen segment is expected to dominate the North America medical gas market with the largest market share of 53.2% due to its critical application in surgical procedures, respiratory illnesses, and emergency care. Increased investment in PSA oxygen plants and oxygen therapy awareness post-COVID further supports its leadership.
