The global portable ultrasound device market was valued at $1,392.8 million in 2015, and it is expected to
grow at a CAGR of 8.8% during 2016-2022. Based
on type, the hand held segment is expected to witness the faster growth, CAGR 13.1%,
during the forecast period.
The global portable
ultrasound device market is growing at a significant rate, due to increasing
healthcare expenditure, and growing geriatric population. The increasing prevalence
of chronic diseases and improving healthcare infrastructure in developing
countries are also driving the growth of the global portable
ultrasound device market. However, the factor such as stringent
regulatory requirements for the approval of portable ultrasound devices is inhibiting
the growth of the global market.
Ultrasound
is a sound with frequencies higher than about 20 kHz. It moves in a wavelike
manner through which it travels. The waves travel with different speed in
different medium. The medical ultrasound system operates at higher frequencies,
typically 1-10 MHz. The ultrasound machine calculates the distance from probe
to the tissue or organ, using the speed of the sound in the tissue and the time
of the each echo returns.
Portable ultrasound device is mainly used at point-of-care, as they are
convenient to carry and are lighter and smaller.
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Geographically,
Europe dominated the global market of portable ultrasound device in 2015; whereas
the Asia-Pacific market is expected to witness the fastest growth, at a CAGR of
9.5%, during the forecast period.
Some
of the key companies operating in the global portable ultrasound device market
include Koninklijke Philips N.V., General Electric Company, Hitachi Ltd.,
Siemens AG, and FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation.