Innovations, especially technological innovations, are the driving force behind the healthcare industry. The synergy of technology and medicine is the way forward for major breakthroughs in the healthcare sector. Surgical navigation systems, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitors and RFID refrigerators and freezers are just some of the many innovations that have changed the way in which the industry has evolved.
 

Surgical navigation systems

Surgical Navigation Systems form a significant part of the surgical field in the healthcare industry. Also known as computer-assisted image-guided surgery, this system aids in continuously tracking surgical instrumentation on the patient’s anatomy, displaying the real-time relationship on a computer screen. It helps to improve precision during surgery and provides a wider view, decreasing line-of-sight issues.

Most contemporary surgical procedures such as sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast and adult liver cancer, post-traumatic zygomatic deformity, and spine surgeries use surgical navigation systems. Also, growing demand for minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) has contributed to the growth of the surgical navigation systems market. Analysts at Technavio expect the global market to record a CAGR of 7% by 2020. While the use of surgical navigation systems is very common in the US, the UK, Japan, and Germany, emerging economies such as India, China, Brazil, and Mexico are also adopting the system in their healthcare sectors.
 

ICP Monitors

The increasing incidence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) worldwide is a major factor behind the growth of the intracranial pressure (ICP) monitors market. ICP monitoring is used to measure the pressure within the skull of an individual with severe head injuries to determine the type of treatment required and to track the progression of the condition during treatment. It is vital for those who are under critical care in hospitals.

Some of the key vendors of ICP monitors include Medtronic, Codman & Shurtleff, and Integra LifeSciences.

RFID blood refrigerators and freezers

RFID is a technology that works based on an electronic circuit or tag. The RFID blood storage solutions assist in better tracking, stocking, and management of blood and blood products.

Benefits of RFID Blood Freezers and Refrigerators

Increased awareness about blood donation, the rising number of blood banks, and a surge in the number of diagnostic centers are the main factors that have contributed to the growth of RFID blood freezer and refrigerator market. Geographically speaking, the Americas hold the largest share of the market, followed by EMEA and APAC. Analysts at Technavio predict that, even though the Americas will still hold the largest share of this market, APAC's share will also grow steadily over the next four years.
 

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