The South American body temperature monitoring market is expected to reach USD 249.56 million by the end of 2021 growing at a CAGR of around 5.3% from 2016 to 2021.

Body temperature is considered as an important indicator of physical well-being and is measured using thermometers. It is recommended by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence for the initial assessment in acute illness in adults (NICE, 2007) and by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network guidelines for post-operative management in adults (SIGN, 2004). Non-contact thermometers are used to address Ebola concerns. There is a need for safe, accurate deep-tissue temperature sensing and more cost-effective alternatives in this field.

The South American body temperature monitoring market is a market with future potential. It is growing rapidly due to increase in the prevalence of new and re-emerging infectious diseases in the countries in this region. The main driving force for this market is the rising consumer awareness of the importance of monitoring the body temperature as it is an effective way to detect infections prior to clinical diagnosis.

The South American body temperature monitoring market is segmented on the basis of the type of product- contact thermometers (digital thermometers, digital thermometers, infrared thermometers, infrared ear thermometers, IR temporal artery thermometer, electronic temperature monitors, temperature strips, body temperature monitoring pills, clinical color change thermometer, mercury thermometer, disposable probe covers, single-use chemical dot thermometers, brain temperature monitoring system) and non-contact thermometers (noncontact infrared thermometers, thermal scanners by portability (portable, non-portable), by method (invasive, non-invasive), by software solutions (user friendly), by users (hospitals, clinics) and by geography (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Others).

Some of the key players in the market are:

• 3M Company
• A&D Medical/LifeSource
• Actherm, Inc.
• American Diagnostic Corporation
• Briggs Healthcare
• Exergen Corporation

What the report offers

• Market definition along with identification of key drivers and restraints for the market.
• Market analysis for the South America body temperature monitoring market, with region-specific assessments and competition analysis on a global and regional scale.
• Identification of factors instrumental in changing the market scenario, rising prospective opportunities and identification of key companies that can influence the market on a global and regional scale.
• Extensively researched competitive landscape section with profiles of major companies along with their strategic initiatives and market share.
• Identification and analysis of the macro and micro factors that affect the South America body temperature monitoring market on a regional scale.
• A comprehensive list of key market players along with the analysis of their current strategic interests and key financial information.