Increasing Prevalence of Chronic Diseases to Augment the Peripheral Intravenous Catheters Market Growth
The peripheral intravenous catheter is a small flexible tube inserted into a peripheral vein for the administration of drugs and nutritional supplements. They are most commonly used for vascular access. Peripheral intravenous catheters are of two types, such as short peripheral intravenous catheters and integrated/closed peripheral intravenous catheters. Peripheral intravenous catheters are made of materials such as silicone, hexa-fluoropropylene, tetra-fluorethylene, and polyurethane. These catheters are often preferred in patients receiving sclerosing medications that may damage peripheral nerves or be treated with vasopressors, which may cause injury if extravasated. Market Dynamics: Increasing prevalence or incidence of chronic diseases worldwide is expected to propel the growth of the peripheral intravenous catheters market . For instance, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Moreove...