by Surgical drapes and gowns are sterile barriers that are used during surgical procedures to maintain a sterilized field and prevent potential contamination and infections. These sterile barriers provide essential protection to both surgeons and patients from microorganisms, bodily fluids, and infectious materials. Some key products in the surgical drapes and gowns market include surgical drapes that cover entire surgical beds as well as specific body parts, gowns for surgical teams, and patient gowns. With the growing prevalence of hospital acquired infections globally and increasing number of surgeries performed annually, the demand for highly effective sterile barriers like surgical drapes and gowns is surging.
The global Surgical Drapes And Gowns Market is estimated to be valued at Us$ 3.14 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR Of 74. % over the forecast period 2023 To 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Dynamics:
The rising prevalence of hospital acquired infections (HAIs) and increasing regulatory guidelines mandating the use of sterilized barriers during surgical procedures are the major factors driving the growth of the surgical drapes and gowns market. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year, nearly 30 million patients in the US get HAIs and around 75,000 patients die due to HAIs. This has increased the importance of maintaining proper sterile norms and controlling microbial exposure during surgeries. Moreover, various regulations such as EU Directive 93/42/EEC in Europe and guidelines by the Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) in the US necessitate the use of liquid-impermeable sterile drapes and apparel during surgical procedures, thereby fueling the adoption of surgical drapes and gowns.
Segment Analysis
Surgical drapes and gowns market can be segmented based on product type, usage, end user and geography. By product type, it can be segmented into surgical drapes and surgical gowns. The surgical gowns segment is dominating currently as it offers added protection to medical staff during surgery against blood and body fluids. By usage, it is segmented into disposable and reusable. The disposable surgical drapes and gowns segment dominates as it helps prevent the spread of infections in hospitals. By end user, the market can be segmented into hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and others. The hospitals segment dominates as most surgeries take place in hospitals.
PEST Analysis
Political: Government policies regarding patient safety and infection control guidelines in healthcare settings mandate the usage of surgical drapes and gowns, boosting market growth.
Economic: Rising healthcare expenditure especially in developing countries is increasing the budget for operating rooms, driving demand.
Social: Growing focus on hygiene and awareness about Hospital Acquired Infections is making people prefer hospitals adopting highest safety standards using surgical drapes and gowns.
Technological: Advancements in material science are leading to development of lighter, stronger and highly breathable surgical drapes and gowns offering superior protection to medical staff. Some players are integrating features like anti-microbial properties.
Key Takeaways
The Global Surgical Drapes And Gowns Market Demand is expected to witness high growth.
The North America region currently dominates due to stringent regulatory standards and high adoption rates. Europe is another major region owing to rising healthcare infrastructure and awareness.
Key players operating in the surgical drapes and gowns market are Orasis Pharmaceuticals, AbbVie Inc. (Allergan), Novartis AG. Orasis Pharmaceuticals offers a wide range of drapes and gowns with advanced features. AbbVie Inc. (Allergan) has a significant market share in the USA.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
