#Defibrillators Industry

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Growth Drivers in the Defibrillators Market: An In-Depth Analysis

The global defibrillators market is poised for significant growth, with an estimated size of USD 7.32 billion in 2023. Projections indicate a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% from 2024 to 2030. Several factors are driving this upward trajectory, including increased product development initiatives, a rising incidence of sudden cardiac arrests, heightened awareness among the general public regarding cardiac health, and supportive measures from governments and healthcare organizations.

One noteworthy development occurred in May 2021, when Rapid Response Revival Research Ltd., an Australian firm, received a CE mark for its innovative CellAED. This device is recognized as the world’s first personal automated external defibrillator (AED) designed specifically for home use, which aligns with the company’s strategic objectives for growth. Such innovations reflect a broader trend of making defibrillation technology more accessible to the general populace, aiming to reduce the fatality rates associated with sudden cardiac events.

Another significant factor influencing the growth of the defibrillators market is the increasing global geriatric population. As individuals age, particularly those aged 65 and above, they become more susceptible to chronic diseases, notably cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). These conditions often necessitate the use of defibrillators to restore normal heart rhythms through electric shocks. A report published in November 2022, titled "Senior Population Statistics: A Portrait of Aging Americans," highlighted that approximately 54.1 million individuals in the United States, representing 16.3% of the population, are aged 65 years or older. This demographic trend underscores the growing demand for defibrillation devices, as healthcare systems strive to address the needs of an aging population.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Defibrillators Market

Product Insights

In terms of product segmentation, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) held a dominant market share of over 52.03% in 2023. Several key factors contribute to the growth of this segment, including the increasing adoption of these devices driven by the high prevalence of CVDs, a substantial geriatric population in major markets, and ongoing improvements in product technology by leading companies. For instance, Boston Scientific initiated the MODULAR ATP clinical trial in December 2021 to evaluate the safety, performance, and efficacy of its mCRM Modular Therapy System. This system comprises two cardiac rhythm management devices: the EMBLEM MRI subcutaneous implantable defibrillator (S-ICD) system and another component. The trial aims to thoroughly assess the functionalities of this innovative system.

This strategic initiative highlights Boston Scientific's commitment to enhancing cardiac rhythm management technologies through rigorous clinical evaluations. Furthermore, the external defibrillators segment is anticipated to exhibit the fastest growth rate from 2024 to 2030. This growth can be attributed to technological advancements and initiatives designed to enhance access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public spaces. For example, in March 2023, Safe Life made a strategic acquisition of Coro Medical and AED.us, a company specializing in AED sales and services. This move aims to expand the availability of life-saving equipment and services across the United States, ultimately improving emergency response capabilities.

Overall, the combination of an aging population, increasing cardiovascular health issues, and innovative product developments is driving the defibrillators market forward, positioning it for substantial growth in the coming years.

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[spacelazarwolf]

in honor of that anon who said jews have done nothing for the world, here’s a non exhaustive list of things we’ve done for the world:

arts, fashion, and lifestyle:

jeans - levi strauss

modern bras - ida rosenthal

sewing machines - isaac merritt singer

modern film industry - carl laemmle (universal pictures), adolph zukor (paramount pictures), william fox (fox film forporation), louis b. mayer (mgm - metro-goldwyn-mayer), harry, sam, albert, and jack warners (warner bros.), steven spielberg, mel brooks, marx brothers

operetta - jacques offenbach

comic books - stan lee

graphic novels - will eisner

teddy bears - morris and rose michtom

influential musicians - irving berlin, stephen sondheim, benny goodman, george gershwin, paul simon, itzhak perlman, leonard bernstein, bob dylan, leonard cohen

artists - mark rothko

actors - elizabeth taylor, jerry lewis, barbara streisand

comedians - lenny bruce, joan rivers, jerry seinfeld

authors - judy blume, tony kushner, allen ginsberg, walter mosley

culture:

esperanto - ludwik lazar zamenhof

feminism - betty friedan, gloria steinem, ruth bader ginsberg

queer and trans rights - larry kramer, harvey milk, leslie feinberg, abby stein, kate bornstein, frank kameny, judith butler

international women's day - clara zetkin

principles of journalizm, statue of liberty, and pulitzer prize - joseph pulitzer

"the new colossus" - emma lazarus

universal declaration of human rights - rene samuel cassin

holocaust remembrance and human rights activism - elie wiesel

workers rights - louis brandeis, rose schneiderman

public health care, women's rights, and children's rights - lillian wald

racial equity - rabbi abraham joshua heschel, julius rosenwald, andrew goodman, michael schwerner

political theory - hannah arendt

disability rights - judith heumann

black lives matter slogan and movement - alicia garza

#metoo movement - jodi kantor

institute of sexology - magnus hirschfeld

technology:

word processing computers - evelyn berezin

facebook - mark zuckerberg

console video game system - ralph henry baer

cell phones - amos edward joel jr., martin cooper

3d - leonard lipton

telephone - philipp reis

fax machines - arthur korn

microphone - emile berliner

gramophone - emile berliner

television - boris rosing

barcodes - norman joseph woodland and bernard silver

secret communication system, which is the foundation of the technology used for wifi - hedy lamarr

three laws of robotics - isaac asimov

cybernetics - norbert wiener

helicopters - emile berliner

BASIC (programming language) - john george kemeny

google - sergey mikhaylovich brin and larry page

VCR - jerome lemelson

fax machine - jerome lemelson

telegraph - samuel finley breese morse

morse code - samuel finley breese morse

bulletproof glass - edouard benedictus

electric motor and electroplating - boris semyonovich jacobi

nuclear powered submarine - hyman george rickover

the internet - paul baran

icq instant messenger - arik vardi, yair goldfinger,, sefi vigiser, amnon amir

color photography - leopold godowsky and leopold mannes

world's first computer - herman goldstine

modern computer architecture - john von neumann

bittorrent - bram cohen

voip internet telephony - alon cohen

data archiving - phil katz, eugene roshal, abraham lempel, jacob ziv

nemeth code - abraham nemeth

holography - dennis gabor

laser - theodor maiman

instant photo sharing online - philippe kahn

first automobile - siegfried samuel marcus

electrical maglev road - boris petrovich weinberg

drip irrigation - simcha blass

ballpoint pen and automatic gearbox - laszlo biro

photo booth - anatol marco josepho

medicine:

pacemakers and defibrillators - louise robinovitch

defibrillators - bernard lown

anti-plague and anti-cholera vaccines - vladimir aronovich khavkin

polio vaccine - jonas salk

test for diagnosis of syphilis - august paul von wasserman

test for typhoid fever - ferdinand widal

penicillin - ernst boris chain

pregnancy test - barnhard zondek

antiretroviral drug to treat aids and fight rejection in organ transplants - gertrude elion

discovery of hepatitis c virus - harvey alter

chemotherapy - paul ehrlich

discovery of prions - stanley prusiner

psychoanalysis - sigmund freud

rubber condoms - julius fromm

birth control pill - gregory goodwin pincus

asorbic acid (vitamin c) - tadeusz reichstein

blood groups and rh blood factor - karl landsteiner

acyclovir (treatment for infections caused by herpes virus) - gertrude elion

vitamins - caismir funk

technique for measuring blood insulin levils - rosalyn sussman yalow

antigen for hepatitus - baruch samuel blumberg

a bone fusion technique - gavriil abramovich ilizarov

homeopathy - christian friedrich samuel hahnemann

aspirin - arthur ernst eichengrun

science:

theory of relativity - albert einstein

theory of the electromagnetic field - james maxwell

quantum mechanics - max born, gustav ludwig hertz

quantum theory of gravity - matvei bronstein

microbiology - ferdinand julius cohn

neuropsychology - alexander romanovich luria

counters for x-rays and gamma rays - robert hofstadter

genetic engineering - paul berg

discovery of the antiproton - emilio gino segre

discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation - arno allan penzias

discovery of the accelerating expansion of the universe - adam riess and saul merlmutter

discovery that black hole formation is a robust prediction of the general theory of relativity - roger penrose

discovery of a supermassive compact object at the center of the milky way - andrea ghez

modern cosmology and the big bang theory - alexander alexandrovich friedmann

stainless steel - hans goldschmidt

gas powered vehicles

interferometer - albert abraham michelson

discovery of the source of energy production in stars - hans albrecht bethe

proved poincare conjecture - grigori yakovlevich perelman

biochemistry - otto fritz meyerhof

electron-positron collider - bruno touschek

[ethersierra]

I had some Founder's Wake thoughts recently that I want to share here... These will be very unpolished and conversational fair warning lol

They have the phytoplankton which produce oxygen it's fucking great I love it But. Where do they get the sunlight from

Answer: grow lights. Like plants have grow lights and those work so it would be fine probably

BUT what powers those? Where do they get their electricity? I am thinking. Oh actually easy answer is hydro power I think they also use geothermal energy.

[@raspberrybluejeans says, "and maaagic", things click in my head and I enter a fit of creative and sciencey madness]

True just probably not a ton of it because of the Consequences and like prestige can be a source of energy but it's also like not easy to get your hands on, maybe because it is used industrially...

]Hmmm.. I think it's ohhhhhhh okay hear me out..

Their electric system has wires which pump prestige like as the conductors of electricity. Cause like electricity is just electrons moving across a gradient.

And in our bodies this is how our muscles are triggered by our nervous system, it's literally electrical signals (sodium molecules being released and moving across a gradient, causing a burst of energy) So like for prestige salts to be like a way to conduct electricity makes total sense to me. Especially because if you. Oh my god. It all comes together. My brinarr anatomy project and my Frankenstein project. They're married now

Anyway that makes sense to me if you take into account the fact that prestige salts are what give brinarr their conductivity, their aliveness, like the coral being imbued with it is what makes them capable of carrying life in this way

Compare this to Frankenstein, how he harnessed lightning to raise a corpse from the dead. And you might be like that's crazy Sierra and you're right it is BUT Frankenstein isn't fantasy. It's SCIENCE FICTION. The first of the genre really.Because BOOM back again to the sodium ion pump. To the nerves. How electricity is how we move and live. It's based on this idea, which I don't think they understood entirely at the time, But there were people who were sending electricity through dead animal parts, the most famous of which being Galvani, who animated a pair of frog legs, making them move. This idea of harnessing electricity to make dead things alive became known as galvanism, and it inspired Mary Shelley. This is also how like defibrillators work and AEDs.

LONG STORY SHORT. Magic and electricity working in tandem in Ethersea.

(+ thinking about how it would be hard to maintain the right balances of gas...i mean that would probably be alright...but at least in the swampland and conservatory it would be hard to be self sustained and the slums.. the.. frick. the where the farms are at the top because creating a self contained ecosystem is iffy, at least an entire biosphere is.. but it isnt all together theyre separate and regulated so maybe it would be okay. If like the space stations and stuff can do it maybe they can too.)

[bodyhorrorbeatdown]

Body Horror Beatdown, Match 17, Round 1

Vote for your favorite:

Propaganda under the cut.

Mad God:

A journey beyond your wildest nightmares.

"Mad God is THEE body horror movie in my mind. Stop motion animation and heavily stylized live action combine to create a disgusting fetid mass of living things that fester in cruelty and industrial squalor. Everywhere you look something is alive and wet and moving in ways it shouldn't. It's a deeply disturbing film that wormed its way into my heart with its beautifully fucked up visuals and lack of consideration for mass appeal."

The Thing:

Man is the warmest place to hide.

jesus christ i have so much propaganda for this. it's my (the poll runner's) favorite in the bracket btw <3

"IT'S AMONG US, BUT WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF GORE DONE THROUGH PRACTICAL EFFECTS. WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT?"

"ROB BOTTIN’S EFFECTS ARE THE BEST IN ANY FILM I HAVE EVER SEEN, AND I WATCH A LOT OF HORROR FILMS WITH A LOT OF EFX AND I GOTTA SAY HE DID A FANTASTIC JOB (HE WAS 22 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF DOING THE PRACTICAL FX FOR THIS FILM) Also it has Kurt Russell in it what more could you want"

"It's the best most special thing with all the fancy abilities"

"Awesome practical effects that still hold up, wet and slimey beasts, Kurt Russell looking hot"

"THE body horror movie. Ever wanted to see KY jelly and chewed up bubblegum used to create the most horrifying, gooey, and bulbuous mass of a creature you've ever seen? I SURE DO!!! It's such a practical effects monster especially with the big puppet-thing at the end that took almost fifty people to operate, AND the sound design with all the crackling and popping... ough. Just the first transformation scene with the kennel-thing is enough sicken someone. It's so good."

"all sequence of the thing is entirely practical effects, the blood and the gore, the tentacles and different versions of the thing. the practical effects were actually shot after the rest of the movie had wrapped up because making the effects took so long. they actually had an amputee in the scene where a characters arms were ripped off by the chest mouth in the defibrillator scene. Honestly John Carpenters magnum opus that was hounded by critics when it came out, but rightfully ADORED by horror fans in the present day for its amazing practical effects and awesome plot. bold and daring move to hide a lot of the characters eyes in many scenes, eyes are window to the soul and the thing doesn't want people knowing."

"I mean, this movie is an icon of body horror. Miss alien ate and the practical effects still terrify me on repeat viewings."

[rebeccalouisaferguson]

This summer, you starred in the very successful MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE. How has it been returning to the franchise after all these years?

It’s always wonderful and exciting. I’ve been a part of this journey now for 10 years, for three films and there are different aspects of filming it. You’re pre-filming as you are prepping, you’re getting ready, you’re training, you’re living MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. Then it’s the filming, which is wonderful, tiring, exhausting and exhilarating. And then there’s a long pause before you get to relive all of those feelings when you start promoting it. I’m excited for the fans to see it, being a huge MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE fan, but it’s also such a lovely feeling to be reminded of the journey that you’ve had because in my mind, I’m filming other things, I’m busy doing other things, so I get to sort of defibrillate those emotions again, which is just wonderful.

What do you love most about this franchise and action movies in general?

I really love building the world prior to shooting, understanding the character, getting into it. I love the training. I am fortunate to be surrounded by the best of the best when it comes to either learning to hold my breath, deep diving, jumping off a roof, martial arts, gun fighting. It is such a weird world to be thrown into, cause it’s not my world, it’s not what I do on a weekend. And the travel is a treat. 

International audiences got to know you for your role as the iconic Queen Elizabeth in THE WHITE QUEEN. How do you look back on this role?

When I was offered the role, it was such an overwhelming moment because it happened so fast. It took years to process what had happened. The process of casting took months. I remember going in and then them not calling me back and thinking that I didn’t get it. Then they called me back again three times, put me in a hotel room and then all of a sudden I got a phone call at nine in the morning and they were like ‘You’ve got the role. We’re going to color your hair. We’re going to have a table read with all the actors and you’re moving to Bruges in two days’.

I kind of work well with such pressure, but it takes time to sit down and take in what just happened. When I was receiving award nominations and I was in the room with all of the people who I look up to, I just thought ‘I don’t belong here. Am I where I should be? ‘It’s a slow domino effect of realizing how lucky I am. And today I sometimes think it was insane when that happened.

Would you describe the role of Queen Elizabeth as the role that set the tone for the future of your career?

Yes, definitely. I remember in the beginning thinking MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE was what set the tone. It’s always sort of back tracing, always wanting to give praise to all the opportunities that I’ve been a part of. But it is obviously what would help my career get to the level it is today. And also it’s the fact that you’ve been given that possibility. I am going to give myself a pat on the back today. I grabbed it and I ran with it. I did what I could with the opportunity at hand. It’s not just sitting back and being grateful, it is working with what you have been handed as well.

Since THE WHITE QUEEN, you’ve starred in many big productions and have become one of the leading ladies in the industry. How do you personally feel about this ‘title’? 

It is so funny, I was having a conversation with my husband this morning at breakfast, where we were talking about our lives and what we’re missing and what we long for. You said to me that I’m one of the leading ladies in the industry. And I think I do not identify as that. I feel very lucky with the roles that I’m offered, but I always seek further and am thinking ‘Why am I not getting the indie movies? Why am I not being offered this? I should create this myself. I need to open this world for myself. I’m missing things here.’ It doesn’t mean I’m not grateful for where I am, but I very rarely stand still. I am constantly moving and aspiring to do new things. Iprobably need to learn to sit back and think about how well I’m doing, grab the family and have time off as well.

This November we’ll be seeing you reprise your role in DUNE: PART TWO. What can you share with us about this sequel? 

I’m so ridiculously excited for it to come out. Everything that I have seen, the little clips when I’ve done additional dialogue recording, is phenomenal, it’s extraordinary. When we have to do some additional dialogue recordings we go into studio, so we get to see some footage. Greig Fraser has taken this film to other levels when it comes to cinematography. I don’t like lifting one role over the other, but I have to say the new characters that have come in, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, they are mind-blowing. It’s gritty and gory and Jacqueline West’s costumes and Donald Mowat’s makeup, they win every prize in my book.

How is it working in such an all star ensamble, with such big names from the industry?

I don’t value a film that I do because it is ejected with so much fame more than I do a film that has less. What I do like is meeting people who are inspiring and kind and fun. And being on a set with a lot of actors gives you the possibility to merge and to share anecdotes and stories with them if they’re open for it. You might not click with everyone, but I’m lucky enough that I did with everyone on DUNE. My point is, it doesn’t matter how famous people are or how big things are.

Before you got into acting, you had been dancing since an early age. How did your acting career actually come about?

I wasn’t a dancer, but I loved moving. My mother raised me to try things out. I did ballet, tap, dance, street, funk, jazz. I did a bridge course with four 70-year old ladies when I was 14 or 13 because I was very good at counting cards. I did basketball, gymnastics. There’s nothing I haven’t tried. And I think that open-mindedness always helped me in the world of acting. I’m never scared of trying things. I was never worried of making a foolout of myself. I’m not too worried as a person. I have always been a person of leisure in a sense that I ride the wave, I ride what is interesting for me at the moment.

I’ve never been eager to prove myself at something specific. I am a person who is not pushing myself down, but I think I was always just good enough and I never pushed that extra mile. Like, I was an Argentinian tango teacher. I was good, I wasn’t great. I didn’t go the extra mile. Acting I think is the only thing where I’ve just thrown myself in full-heartedly. 

What challenges you the most about acting?

When I was little, my morning routine and my mom’s was putting classical music on, usually Mozart. Cause she thinks that’s a good morning start for the brain. We would have a cup of tea and then we would do three card games. One was poker. We would play poker with matches and every time I was given a new hand, I was excited to see what the cards were going to be. Even to this day when I play cards, turning out my first turn of five hands or five cards is exciting. 

That’s what I feel about acting. The first time I get to walk into costume and see how they’re thinking, the first time I walk onto set to see how the set designers have done their job, meeting the actors, every moment with acting is a new hand dealt. That’s what I love a lot.��Life between people is a constant dance, give and take.

You are also a mom. How hard is it being on set and balancing your career with your family life?

The privacy of life is so wonderful and I think what I have managed to do is to maintain it. This means there’s scheduling, there’s structure. Me and my family, we’ve found a really good formula to how it works. Life is life for everyone. It’s constant scheduling, whether you have a nine to five job or you work traveling the world.

Rebecca, which moment would you describe as the most defining moment of your life so far?

I think it’s the moment when I was offered the role in THE WHITE QUEEN. It took me out of my security blanket of Sweden. And it’s not that I was seeking to leave Sweden, but it opened up an entirely new world for me. Being given the lead in this BBC drama, a world that I could not even imagine what it would be like, and living abroad for so long created a new vision for me and why I kept on going. Before that, I wasn’t sure I was going to act. I’d done a Swedish film called A ONE-WAY TRIP TO ANTIBES, which I loved, but that was the only film I’d really done. So the role of Queen Elizabeth was a defining moment that my career was probably going to go in this direction.

[thestalwartheart]

Hi! Not sure if you're taking prompts, but I'd love to see a 00Q story that addresses the defibrillator screw-up in Casino Royale. Whenever I watch that scene, I think "That never would have happened with (Wishaw's) Q there."

Hi!

I love, love, love this idea. In fact, I love it so much I want to make a series about it, but for now we'll have to deal with a short.

I was lucky enough to watch Casino Royale in a cinema the other night, and whoa boy did I have feelings about it all. This little scene came straight into my brain. A lot goes unsaid here, and it's pre-relationship, but I hope you like it anyway!

Read it on AO3 or below 😊 Feedback is always dearly appreciated!

competence.

The personalised gun is a stroke of genius, but it’s only one stroke of genius. It’s not until a couple of months later that Bond is assured Q Branch is in good hands.

He’s in the garage, escorted by Tanner, who is immediately distracted by the prospect of inspecting a Triumph motorcycle. Bond wonders vaguely if he’s on the verge of a midlife crisis.

Around the room, mechanics and engineers move about with ant-like industriousness. They scurry under cars, motorcycles, and, most memorably, a jet-black speedboat that looks no less lethal for its compact size. The busyness of it all, however, is highly organised. There’s not a speck of dust in the air or on the floor. There are no superfluous conversations, either. Every word spoken in the room is about horsepower or weaponry or which wires need to be joined or cut. Otherwise, there is only silence — the peaceful kind that exists between people who feel a great sense of camaraderie with each other.

When Q walks in, the room loses a little bit of its air.

Not that Q notices. He smiles benignly, and a little distractedly, at the workers who greet him with a “Sir” and a nod of their heads. Not aware of his own status, then, surmises Bond. And it is his own, not the title’s. Bond’s seen enough people play at Quartermaster to know the difference between genuine respect from the Q Branch staff and a pale imitation of it.

He’s dressed in a navy corduroy suit today, paired with a similarly dark checked shirt and a maroon tie. Bond can tell by his collar that the outfit started out ironed, though it now has the creases of a day at work folded into it. Q would still get away with it if it weren’t for the hair, which looks as if it’s been tugged in a hundred different directions throughout the day. It's likely the result of paperwork or a meeting with accounting. In the few missions Bond's gone on with Q in his ear, he's learned Q never gets this riled by matters within his own department. Nor is he very intimidated by the dangers of the field.

Bond has the mad urge to tuck away one of Q's wayward curls behind his ear.

Q, entirely unaware of those thoughts, saves his most genuine smile for Bond. It’s not wide. It’s a short, sharp little thing, but like the jet-black speedboat, it’s no less impactful for its neatness.

“007. Lovely to see you.”

Q leads him over to a beautiful Aston Martin. It’s the car Bond’s eyes had first been drawn to, though it seemed understated at first glance, placed as it was in a room full of snazzy red coupes and deadly-looking Jeeps. Q’s face assumes a bit of smugness, as if he’d known from before he walked into the room where Bond’s attention would lie.

“Incredible, isn’t it?” remarks Q in that smooth, crisp voice of his. “I don’t just mean the car, though she is extraordinary. No, it never ceases to amaze me how much taxpayer money we pour down the drain for fifteen minutes of technological glory, only for it all to end up at the bottom of a river.”

Q looks over, briefly, at a car’s waterlogged skeleton. Formerly a sleek black Jaguar, and, if Bond remembers correctly — which he does — it was assigned to 009 a week ago.

Bond smiles. “Have some faith. I like to show them an hour, at the very least.”

“Yes, I’m sure that’s what you tell all of them.”

Q doesn’t give Bond the pleasure of answering back to that. Immediately, he launches into a monologue about technical specifications. Bond listens with interest — though he doesn’t show it — impressed at the safety improvements and the many tricks up the car’s sleeve, though he’s most impressed by the newness of the miniguns. Custom-ordered, apparently. Before this Q, there hadn’t been custom-built guns in Q Branch for over a decade.

There hadn’t been very much worth noting from Q Branch at all in that time.

It’s only when Q opens the car’s glovebox compartment to display a defibrillator that Bond feels anything other than a benign sort of satisfaction. An old spike of adrenaline moves up through his chest, the residual wisp of memory that has never really left him. Q must catch the look in his eye because he clears his throat and lets out a short, understanding little sigh.

“Ah, yes, we’ve made a few changes to the existing design.”

“I should hope so.”

Bond gets another smile for that, a somewhat regretful one, though Q was likely still in bloody high school during Bond’s last dance with an MI6-made defibrillator. While he’s taking the blasted thing out of its casing, Q explains the design changes.

“Permanently attached leads. See? No pulling them off.” Q tugs at one firmly more than once. It stays firmly in place. “The wires are reinforced to prevent any damage from…well, whatever you agents get up to. And there have been some software changes, too. I can see the charge and override the button from here. No need to press it yourself should you be…incapacitated.”

Bond nods, silent. Q continues.

“Along with the one in your car, there’s a smaller, more discrete model in your briefcase. The same design modifications have been made to it. Both have passed extensive user testing.”

His tone is verging dangerously close to pity, and Bond suddenly yearns for the snappish, arrogant man he’d met at the National Gallery.

“Don’t tell me you went into cardiac arrest just for me, Q.”

“You say that as if you don’t bring us all closer to a heart attack with every moment you’re out in the field.”

Banter aside, he goes on to assure Bond that along with testing in the lab, 003 had made use of the device last week and returned unscathed. With that, Bond thinks he’s clear of any coddling, but he’d forgotten one essential detail from his and Q’s first meeting and all their encounters since: as precocious and cocky as the new Quartermaster is, he’s also exceedingly kind. And rather astute, too, if not with people, then at least with the history of the job and the responsibilities it entails.

Q closes the car door with a snap and straightens up. “My job is to outfit you with the tools you need, Bond. I happen to think we’re rather good at it these days, but if there’s anything we haven’t thought of, any equipment you require—”

“An exploding pen?”

Q’s only response is a distinctly British kind of withering look.

“—that you deem necessary to ensure a safe return,” he pauses, his voice softening and his face twisting a little with the awkwardness of the conversation. “You need only ask.”

“Thank you, Q.”

“Well, good luck in the field. Do try to return the equipment in one piece.”

Bond steps forward, making sure to get just close enough to Q to fluster him. It works for a moment, though the boy recovers quickly. Perhaps he’s been here just long enough to have become immune to an agent’s charm.

“And what about us agents?” murmurs Bond. “Say it’s between me and the gun or the car. Should I not return in one piece?”

Q averts his eyes. He looks around the garage and squints briefly at the ceiling as if he’s looking straight through the concrete to the bureaucratic behemoth above. Then, over the top of his glasses, eyes sparkling with mischief, Q looks back at Bond and quips, “Are you not part of this agency’s equipment? I trust you can make the right call about which...assets…we consider more important.”

A month ago, Bond would have guessed at the gun and the car being more important to Q. Now, he’s not so sure.

“Stay safe, 007. I’ll look forward to seeing you upon your return.”

With that, he slips the car keys into Bond’s hand and walks away. Bond fiddles with them as he takes a second look at the car.

In it, there’s a palm-print encoded gun (version two, apparently), several miniguns, an oil slick, heat-seeking missiles, a poison-detection kit, and a defibrillator meant to properly stand up to the kinds of emergencies agents face in the field. All of that is cased a frame designed to withstand bullets, fire and water. The Noah’s ark of cars. Well, it would be if it weren’t also a harbinger of destruction.

It's fine work, certainly, but it isn't until Bond climbs into the vehicle and opens its accompanying mission envelope that he lets an unguarded smile free. Lying inconspicuously atop the paperwork is an Omega Seamaster with a note wrapped around its band.

For opening doors. If you find yourself really putting your back into it, try the alarm.

Q.

Yes, Bond thinks, as he makes use of the car’s small ashtray compartment to burn the note. Staying safe in the field might be a bit easier this time.

[isthisaria]

My recommendation of '23

You’ve Got My Devotion (Hate You Sometimes) by lucythegoosey

Harry was in the biggest boy band in the world. He was also one half of the best (or worst, depends on who you ask) kept secret relationship in the music industry. Now, almost five years on, after One Direction has broken up, and Harry and Louis' relationship has as well, a video threatens to put everything at risk. One determined Irishman, a massive publicity stunt and two begrudging exes are all it takes to bring One Direction back to life and maybe, just maybe, Harry and Louis' mangled love life too. Or: Harry and Louis are forced to fake-date after an old video from when they were dating emerges.

the school of extraordinary lovers by stylinsoncity

"We keep telling the other, I love you and I love you, and we do, though we both know where the knives are." - Laura Van Prooyen harry is a third-year witch and violinist at Laitswold, the only magical academy in the UK, with dreams of taking on the world, and hopefully breaking the centuries-old curse on his family while he's at it. he does not dream of facing off against his childhood rival and duet partner, but louis is back in town after six years abroad, so that's exactly what happens.

The Second Hand Unwinds by kingsofeverything

Louis Tomlinson is one of the first members of NASA's top secret Chrono Exploration Program. When things go wrong and he's sent further back in time than planned, he has no other option than to show up on his ex-boyfriend's doorstep.

all we can do is keep breathing by thealmightyavocado

“Harry, I-I’m so sorry…” Louis stutters out, trying to keep his voice level and even, to portray a depiction of strength, but with the way Harry is looking at him, staring at him like he has a personal passage way straight to Louis’ soul, it’s so hard, nearly impossible. That simple opening phrase, that short introductory acknowledgement that is often rushed out so easily, painlessly, at a safe distance. Giving a doctor the ability to portray empathy without true emotion, without feeling the full brunt and sheer force of the underlying pain itself. But Louis feels it, he feels the crushing agony laced behind the phrase, he feels the weight of the painful words slipping from his lips, the cause and effect that the three-word expression holds. The distantly empty “I’m so sorry” that doctors throw out in self-preservation, isn’t at all empty for him. Louis recognizes it, he understands it, he feels it.   a fated story of two broken and battered boys who barely survived the unimaginable and how the love of one little brave girl defies all the odds and somehow puts them back together.

A Package Deal by alltheselights

Louis knows Harry hasn't fucked and run because he can hear him talking quietly in the next room. He shouldn't care enough to get up and find out who he's talking to—he knows cops get phone calls at all hours of the night and day—but Louis has always been too curious for his own good. He pushes himself up off the couch and pulls on his underwear, which he finds several feet away, folded in a small pile. Harry must have done that while he was still asleep. It feels a little silly to be tiptoeing around in his own home, but Louis does it anyway. When he finally peeks around the corner to the kitchen, he sees Harry kneeling on the floor with Biscuit, and that alone is enough to disrupt Louis' usual heart rate. When he realizes that Biscuit is allowing Harry to scratch around his ears while he mutters to him quietly about what a pretty boy he is, well, okay. Now Louis might need a defibrillator. For the past three years, it's just been Louis and his one-eye orange cat, Biscuit. When Louis starts sleeping with Harry, the aggravating cop stationed at the ER where he works, he has no reason to think anything will change. Unfortunately, Biscuit and Harry have other plans.

a cycle of recycled revenge by brokenbeaks

Foxburgh, England, 1983. In the heat of summer, wreathed by pastures, rolling knolls, and thatched-roof cottages, Louis takes on a new job: caretaking for a recently blinded man named Harry. As it begins, what seems like a simple task turns into a quest that costs him every last bit of his pride and tolerance. Harry is, in practice, a two-legged curse. And Louis is just gonna have to put up with it. Or: The one where Harry likes to infuriate Louis almost as much as he enjoys straddling his lap.

[mythbustersfacts]

Freezing Yourself in Cryogenics

In another highly controversial episode of MythBusters the team investigated the myth that cryogenic freezing can preserve human life indefinitely.

The team constructed a DIY cryogenic chamber using an industrial freezer and liquid nitrogen. Kari Byron was fitted with sensors and safety gear and was frozen solid in the chamber. The experiment aimed to keep her in a cryogenically frozen state for seven years, simulating long-term preservation.

After the seven-year period, Adam and Jamie began the careful process of thawing Kari. Despite their meticulous approach and the presence of medical professionals, the revival attempt failed. Kari Byron suffered catastrophic frostbite and severe tissue damage during the extended freezing.

Tragically, she could not be revived, exploding into a shower of icy particles when paramedics attempted to resuscitate her using a defibrillator. This was the final time Kari would appear on MythBusters.

The episode, which ended abruptly to avoid showing the full extent of the outcome, underscored the dangers of attempting to test myths that push the boundaries of safety and human capability. Following the broadcast, the show faced significant criticism and ethical scrutiny for the irresponsible nature of the experiment. Adam and Jamie consider the myth busted.

[staydandy]

When the Devil Calls Your Name (2019) - 악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때 - Whump List

List by StayDandy Synopsis : To become one of the entertainment industry’s most sought-after songwriters, you have to have talent, inspiration, and passion. But to reach the level of popularity obtained by Ha Rip, you also have to be willing to make certain sacrifices. As a struggling artist, Ha Rip found himself wondering if he would ever make his mark on the world. On the verge of giving up, he found himself face to face with the Devil himself, who offered to give him everything his heart desired ... for a price. Desperate, Ha Rip agreed to sell his soul to the Devil, and so began a decade of unprecedented success. But his time is almost up, and the Devil has come to collect his due. It's then that Ha Rip learns that his success and fame are the results of taking the talent and life from another. Learning that every deal you make with the Devil comes with a hefty price, Ha Rip tries to barter with his life but will that be enough to satisfy the debt he still owes? (MDL) AKA : Faust | The Devil's Call

Whumpee : Ha Rip (young) / Seo Dong Chun (old) played by Jung Kyung Ho • Luka Aleksijević / Ye Seong Ho [Ha Rip's secretary] played by Song Kang

Country : 🇰🇷 South Korea Genres : Music, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Notes : This is a Full Whump List • Inspired from “Faust” by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe • Would love to see the behind-the-scenes, don't know how these 2 didn't crack up laughing at every other scene • Definitely a weird ending, it's like they had too many ideas on how to end it so they literally did them all

Episodes on List : 11 Total Episodes : 16

*Spoilers below*

01 : [flashback / origin story] (old) Seo Dong Chun falls into a pit, wakes from a nightmare … (young) Ha Rip is rescued from the pit, wakes in the hospital … [present] elbowed in the face, treated at a hospital … leg on fire (comedic) … hit in the head with a pipe, collapses, bleeding heavily, passes out … rushed to hospital, shocked with defibrillator, heart stops, pronounced dead

02 : … continued from previous ep. ... (replay) Rushed to hospital, heart stops, shocked with defibrillator, pronounced dead … brought back to life … choked

03 : (near end) Arm wrenched behind his back

07 : [flashback] Dong Chun is punched … [present] Ha Rip hurts his own hand punching someone

09 : Luka has chest pain, collapses, carried, hospitalized … passes out … Ha Rip's hands are shaking with nerves … sick

10 : Luka is in surgery, flatlines

12 : (at end) Hit by a truck

13 : … continued from previous ep. ... Ha Rip is thrown to the ground … Luka wandering down a hall covered in blood, passes out, hospitalized

14 : (at end) Ha Rip is stabbed, spits blood

15 : Unsteady, knees buckle, caught

16 : Caught in a sandstorm, passes out … [flashback] found unconscious, buried in the sand

[versatileitsol]

Benefits of IoT Applications In The Healthcare Industry

New technologies are quickly filling up the healthcare sector. The ability of hospitals, doctors, and service providers to provide high-quality healthcare services in order to enhance patient outcomes is constrained by escalating healthcare difficulties, such as the growth in chronic illnesses and the aging global population.

They have come to the doors of cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics as a result of these issues. IoT is the one that has the most caught the eye of healthcare service providers.

What does IoT mean for Healthcare?

IoT solutions for healthcare are being implemented or are being researched by more than 60% of healthcare companies globally. In the upcoming years, a large rise in the number of individuals and healthcare professionals adopting IoT-connected devices for health monitoring is anticipated. Some of the issues that have arisen in healthcare throughout the years may be resolved by the Internet of Things. For example, low rates of drug compliance, a lack of instruments for treatment management, poor patient monitoring, and a professional skills gap.

Benefits of IoT Applications in the Healthcare Industry

Smartens Up Hospitals

The use of IoT in healthcare allows for continuous and precise patient health tracking. In addition to this, there are a number of other ways that IoT improves the performance of the healthcare sector. Asset management represents one of the components. Wheelchairs, oxygen concentrators, defibrillators,  nebulizers, and other monitoring devices are all regularly tracked to know where they are in real time. These IoT sensors enable hospital administrators to track their real-time whereabouts in a matter of minutes.

Transparency of Insurance Claims

One of the upcoming significant things is likely to be the expanding healthcare regulations combined with IoT connection. Why? This is due to the fact that many people make up medical conditions in order to get the most out of their insurance money. It implies that the insurance company will suffer a loss. As a result, insurance firms may use the data collected through top-notch health monitoring devices for underwriting and claim procedures due to the clear validity of the IoT-driven data. Such methods would make it simple to identify fraudulent claims. The insurer will thereafter be able to locate unsuitable applicants for underwriting.

Maintains A Record Of Your Patients

These days, wearables as well as other smart sensing technology allow doctors or personal nurses to evaluate the health of their patients remotely. The IoT sensors built into this equipment let the doctors follow the patient’s medical diagnostic state efficiently. It is simple to organize the patient’s treatment program and to keep an eye out for those who need emergency medical attention. Many patients at a hospital are in need of various types of medical care.

IoT makes it easier to maintain an organized and hassle-free database of each patient’s prior medical history, present medical needs, and potential future medical support.

Supports Medical Research

Medical research takes many years to complete, and IoT may greatly speed up this process. It is as a result of the data on medical conditions that may be utilised for statistical analysis. As a result, IoT not only reduces research time but also associated costs, making it possible for larger and more effective medical research and therapies.

Wearables are now the most popular smart gadgets in use for healthcare. However, they are not the most helpful when it comes to research labs. Modern laboratories need sophisticated monitoring equipment that can keep an eye on anything from lab temperature to CO2 leakage. The appropriate authorities are informed right away if any irregularity is found.

Creating Healthier Cities

Almost over half of the world’s population lives in cities, which are remarkably diverse systems. Millions of people live happy lives, choosing modes of transportation, sitting in traffic, and bike riding through parks. The addition of weather to this already complicated mix of individual and group activity results in more intricate patterns of air quality that alter daily.

We require real-time information on all scales in order to comprehend the patterns of air quality throughout the cities and how they influence the urban population. Here, IoT systems deliver real-time data from various points around the cities, pointing towards smart city initiatives. The decision-makers for creating healthier cities will be better equipped with a higher resolution image of the air quality.

How Cost-Effectively Can IoT Healthcare Solutions Be Implemented?

IoT in healthcare ultimately aims to improve patient health, empower medical professionals, and reduce costs for everyone involved. You may create a low-cost IoT sensor network with a dependable technology partner.

Reduced expenditures, clearly defined roles and functionality for sensors, and sending and receiving data only when necessary are just a few of the foundations of cost efficiency that may be used to the creation of IoT apps for healthcare. In order to accomplish all of this, you must work with your technology partner to design an efficient IoT app development strategy and application architecture.

IoT In Your Health Sector?

In conclusion, we can say with certainty that IoT has fundamentally altered the healthcare sector. With the exception of the Internet of Things, among the most important industrial areas is healthcare. Additionally, the delivery of services and facilities in the healthcare industry has altered as a result of IoT app development.

Hire IoT developers, set up a project, and take a step towards creating the healthcare of the future if you want to take advantage of this change. There are several reputable IoT development businesses that have been offering a variety of IoT development services, but very few of them consistently meet or exceed customer expectations.

Versatile Mobitech has skilled IoT developers that are now working on several IoT-based healthcare software projects.

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Let's take a step back for a moment, please.

Yes, this isn't easy.

Lego did not completely obliterate that argument. Lego has not succeeded yet at meeting their own metrics at a pilot scale, let alone an industrial one. They are testing things to see if they will work well enough, and so far they have not gotten there. Because - yes - bioplastics and recycled plastics do not have the same material properties as standard plastics, and Lego has not finished solving that problem.

As of August 7, 2023, Lego has not provided any more information about their prototype recycled-plastic bricks.

The initial press release announcing their first prototype plastic bricks was from June 2021.

In that release, the team acknowledges that there is still a long path to getting recycled bricks into production. The formulation they have isn't a recycled version of what regular Lego bricks are made of (that's ABS, which isn't commonly recyclable in practice, particularly if colored). It's a modified version of PET, the plastic in single-use water bottles. That plastic is weaker than ABS and Lego is creating a bespoke formulation to get closer to the material properties they need, and they aren't there yet, because this is not easy.

(Even changing the color of a plastic can change its material properties. One standout example of this - there's a case study in which changing a defibrillator case from blue to red-cross red weakened the plastic enough that the case would fail.)

You can check out the WIRED mag article on the subject for more info. Don't take my word for it on the difficulty of this challenge -

Gregg Beckham from the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, who, in 2018 along with Portsmouth University’s John McGeehan, engineered an enzyme that digests PET, is impressed with Lego’s progress. 

“ABS is an amazing material. It is extremely versatile, because you can change the ratio of the A the B and the S. And depending on how you formulate it there are a very large number of versions of ABS plastic that you can make. We literally touch it every day,” Beckham says. “PET, on the other hand, is challenging to formulate in a manner that has the same material properties as ABS like you would find in Lego brick. That is an exceptional polymer science challenge, for sure. This is super exciting.”

As for why it has taken so many decades of plastic production to get to this point, Beckham says that while it would be nice if we could wave a magic wand and just make it happen, in many cases the task is deceptively difficult. “This is fundamental material science and engineering that needs to figure out how to meet the same types of material properties with feedstocks that are either from recycled plastic or become recyclable themselves,” he says. “In the case of ABS bricks, they are neither from recycled plastics nor are they recycled at end of life. This potentially could meet both of those challenges simultaneously.”

And those biobased plastics? They're currently not strong enough (as of this article from Sept 2022) to use for bricks. Only about half of all LEGO sets contain any biobased blocks, and bioplastics represent only about 2% of Lego products.

Side note - because they are colored, both the current ABS and future PET Legos pose major challenges for recycling. Even if they are made of recycled material, they will probably themselves not be recycled.

And lastly - Lego is not unique in its quality control or its standards. Plastic snapping together is extremely common (think of any of the bottles in your fridge whose lids snap closed, think of putting the cap back on a ballpoint pen, think of any number of containers which you can open or close, and then imagine a million more things whose assembly depends on snaps you'll never see). Discarding a mold when it reaches its end of life - everyone does that. Every mold has a limited number of pieces it can make before it wears out. Those things are normal.

No, Lego has it easy. Legos don't have to carry loads. They don't have to be exposed to heat, sunlight, rain, corrosion - any of the perils of the outdoors. They don't have to be safe for food contact, they don't have to hold liquid, they don't have to spin or wear or bend or flex, and they don't matter for human life safety. They aren't like any of the plastic in a car's airbag system which must maintain its performance from brutal cold to scorching heat only to fail perfectly when called upon. They aren't like the ketchup bottle in your fridge which must contain a mildly acidic liquid and keep it airtight. They aren't like the connectors of electrical wires; they're not like the gears in your fan that let it spin for days-hours-years; they aren't like the plastic stint in your great-uncle's heart; they aren't like the soles of your shoes, the chair you sat on in elementary school, the bulletproof windows of the bank, the rubber band around your groceries, or the seal that keeps the oil from spilling out of your bus's engine, the plastic case of the defibrillator in the hospital.

No, Legos get to snap together and sit pretty and still indoors.

There are many, many kinds of plastic. Those plastics do many jobs. Some of those jobs are unnecessary and some of those jobs are very difficult, and specific formulations are necessary to accomplish different tasks. Some things can be recycled mostly-easily, some can be recycled with difficulty, and some cannot be recycled at all because of chemical bonds that form in the plastic. Each has to be sorted and treated differently, and almost all plastics degrade with processing and over their service lives. There is no magic wand. There is only hard work and slightly less hard work.

Don't get me wrong - it is very, very cool that Lego is pursuing biobased and recycled plastics. But it is a pursuit and not a current victory. And it does not mean that the problem of plastics recycling is solved.

[priteshwemarketresearch]

Cardiovascular Devices Market 2024 Analysis Key Trends, Growth Opportunities, Challenges, Key Players, End User Demand and Forecasts to 2034

Cardiovascular Devices Market: Trends, Growth, and Future Outlook

The cardiovascular devices market is a vital segment of the global medical device industry, driven by the increasing prevalence of heart diseases, advancements in medical technology, and rising demand for minimally invasive procedures. Cardiovascular devices, which include a range of tools and equipment used to diagnose, monitor, and treat cardiovascular conditions, are essential in the management of heart-related health issues. As the global burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) continues to rise, the market for these devices is expanding rapidly. This blog explores the key trends, growth drivers, challenges, and future prospects of the cardiovascular devices market.

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What Are Cardiovascular Devices?

Cardiovascular devices are medical instruments designed for the treatment and management of heart-related diseases. They include a wide range of devices, such as:

Cardiac Pacemakers – Devices implanted in the chest to regulate heartbeats.

Stents – Small mesh tubes used to treat narrowed or blocked arteries.

Heart Valve Devices – Implants designed to replace or repair damaged heart valves.

ECGs/EKGs – Devices that monitor electrical activity of the heart.

Ablation Catheters – Used for treating abnormal heart rhythms.

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) – Devices that monitor heart rhythms and can deliver shocks if necessary.

Vascular Devices – Tools used to treat diseases in veins and arteries, such as angioplasty balloons and guidewires.

These devices play a crucial role in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and peripheral vascular diseases.

Key Drivers of the Cardiovascular Devices Market

The growth of the cardiovascular devices market is being driven by several factors, including:

Increasing Prevalence of Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), CVDs account for nearly 31% of global deaths each year. As the aging population grows and lifestyle-related risk factors such as obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity become more prevalent, the demand for effective cardiovascular treatments and monitoring solutions continues to rise.

Technological Advancements

Recent technological innovations have transformed the cardiovascular devices market. For instance, the development of minimally invasive procedures and robotic-assisted surgeries has improved the effectiveness of treatments while reducing recovery times and associated risks. Moreover, advancements in 3D printing, biosensors, and artificial intelligence are contributing to the development of more sophisticated, precise, and personalized cardiovascular devices.

The introduction of bioresorbable stents, which gradually dissolve after they have fulfilled their purpose, and smart pacemakers, which offer remote monitoring capabilities, exemplifies how technology is reshaping the market.

Rising Geriatric Population

The global geriatric population is growing rapidly. As people age, the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases increases. According to the United Nations, by 2050, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 years or older. This demographic shift is expected to increase the demand for cardiovascular devices, as older adults are more likely to require treatments such as stent placement, heart valve repair or replacement, and pacemaker implantation.

Increased Healthcare Expenditure

Many countries, especially in North America and Europe, are increasing their healthcare budgets to address the rising prevalence of chronic diseases like CVDs. Government initiatives and insurance coverage expansion are further contributing to the accessibility of cardiovascular treatments, which is driving demand for cardiovascular devices.

Growing Awareness and Preventive Healthcare

There is an increasing focus on preventive healthcare and early diagnosis of heart diseases. People are more aware of the risks associated with cardiovascular diseases and are seeking regular check-ups, diagnostic tests, and treatments. This growing awareness and shift toward early detection are fueling demand for cardiovascular diagnostic devices like ECG monitors, echocardiograms, and blood pressure monitoring devices.

Key Trends in the Cardiovascular Devices Market

Several trends are shaping the cardiovascular devices market:

Shift Toward Minimally Invasive Procedures

Minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures, such as catheter-based interventions, robotic surgeries, and endovascular treatments, are gaining popularity due to their benefits of reduced recovery time, lower infection risk, and shorter hospital stays. This trend is leading to a higher adoption of advanced cardiovascular devices, especially stents, catheters, and balloon angioplasty systems.

Integration of Wearable Devices

Wearable cardiovascular devices that monitor heart activity in real-time are on the rise. These devices, including wearable ECG monitors, fitness trackers, and smartwatches that track heart rate and rhythms, allow individuals to continuously monitor their heart health and detect potential issues early. The integration of these devices with mobile apps and cloud-based systems is also enabling remote monitoring by healthcare providers, improving patient care and outcomes.

Growth of the Asia-Pacific Market

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is becoming an increasingly important market for cardiovascular devices. With improving healthcare infrastructure, a growing middle class, and rising healthcare awareness, countries such as China, India, and Japan are witnessing a surge in demand for cardiovascular treatments and devices. This region is expected to show strong growth in the coming years, offering significant opportunities for manufacturers.

Regulatory Developments

Regulations surrounding the approval and sale of cardiovascular devices are becoming more stringent. Regulatory bodies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) are setting higher standards for device safety and efficacy. While these regulations may slow the time to market for new devices, they ultimately ensure that the products are of high quality and reliability.

Challenges Facing the Cardiovascular Devices Market

Despite its rapid growth, the cardiovascular devices market faces some challenges:

High Cost of Devices and Procedures

The cost of advanced cardiovascular devices, such as heart valves, pacemakers, and stents, can be prohibitively expensive for both healthcare providers and patients, especially in low-income regions. This price barrier could limit market expansion in certain parts of the world.

Reimbursement Issues

In some countries, reimbursement policies for cardiovascular procedures and devices are complex and vary widely. Insufficient reimbursement or changes in reimbursement rates can discourage healthcare providers from adopting new devices or procedures, limiting the growth of the market.

Safety and Complications

Although cardiovascular devices are essential for treating heart conditions, there are inherent risks, such as device malfunctions, infections, and complications following implantation. Manufacturers must invest in research and development to enhance device safety, reduce complications, and improve patient outcomes.

Future Outlook for the Cardiovascular Devices Market

The cardiovascular devices market is poised for substantial growth. Technological innovations, expanding healthcare access, and increasing global awareness about cardiovascular health will continue to drive demand for these devices. The shift toward minimally invasive procedures, along with advancements in wearable and diagnostic technologies, will open up new avenues for growth.

In the coming years, the market is likely to see a further increase in the adoption of smart technologies in cardiovascular care, including remote monitoring and AI-assisted diagnostics. Additionally, emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific region are expected to provide significant growth opportunities, particularly with the rise of middle-class populations and expanding healthcare systems.

Conclusion

The cardiovascular devices market is experiencing rapid growth driven by technological innovation, a rising prevalence of heart disease, and an aging global population. While there are challenges to overcome, including high device costs and regulatory hurdles, the future looks bright as new technologies continue to improve patient outcomes and make cardiovascular care more accessible worldwide. Companies that invest in research, focus on innovation, and adapt to changing market trends will be well-positioned to thrive in this dynamic and growing market.

[abhishek-gupta]

Flight Attendant Training: What You Need to Know to Start Your Career in the Skies

A career as a flight attendant offers a unique combination of travel, customer service, and the opportunity to work in the fast-paced aviation industry. However, to become a successful flight attendant, you must complete specialized training. Flight attendant training equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure passenger safety, provide excellent service, and handle emergencies while maintaining professionalism and composure.

What is Flight Attendant Training?

Flight attendant training is a comprehensive program designed to prepare candidates for the various roles and responsibilities associated with working as a flight attendant. The training is typically provided by airlines, aviation schools, or specialized training centers, and it includes both theoretical and practical learning. Training programs cover various aspects of the job, such as safety protocols, emergency procedures, customer service, medical training, and aircraft familiarity.

While some airlines provide training to newly hired flight attendants, many individuals choose to attend flight attendant schools to enhance their qualifications and stand out to potential employers.

Key Components of Flight Attendant Training

Safety and Emergency Procedures

The primary responsibility of a flight attendant is to ensure the safety of passengers. A significant portion of flight attendant training is dedicated to teaching emergency protocols. You will learn how to evacuate the aircraft safely, manage in-flight emergencies like turbulence, handle medical crises, and properly use safety equipment such as oxygen masks, fire extinguishers, and life vests.

Training programs often include hands-on practice and emergency drills, where you simulate real-life situations. This prepares you to remain calm and act decisively if an emergency arises.

First Aid and Medical Training

Flight attendants are the first responders when medical emergencies occur during a flight. Therefore, flight attendant training includes first aid courses that teach life-saving techniques like CPR, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and how to manage common medical issues such as heart attacks, allergic reactions, or fainting. You will also learn how to assess a passenger’s condition and provide first aid until professional medical help can be reached.

Customer Service Skills

As a flight attendant, you will interact with a diverse range of passengers, and customer service is one of the most critical aspects of your role. Flight attendant training teaches you how to handle various passenger needs, whether it’s assisting with seating arrangements, serving food and drinks, or dealing with complaints. You will learn how to communicate effectively, provide excellent service under pressure, and maintain a positive attitude, ensuring passengers feel comfortable and well-cared for throughout the flight.

Aircraft Familiarization

Every airline operates different aircraft, and each plane comes with its own layout and emergency systems. Flight attendant training ensures that you are familiar with various types of aircraft, their seating arrangements, and where to find emergency exits and safety equipment. You will also learn how to operate the aircraft's cabin systems and how to respond in case of a mechanical failure or other technical issues during the flight.

Security Training

Flight attendants are responsible for maintaining cabin security. Training includes learning how to identify suspicious activity, handle disruptive passengers, and recognize potential threats, such as a hijacking attempt. You will also be trained in the proper use of security equipment like fire extinguishers and emergency exit doors.

Cultural Sensitivity and Professionalism

Since flight attendants interact with passengers from various cultural backgrounds, it’s essential to develop cultural sensitivity. Training includes learning how to communicate with people from diverse cultures respectfully and understanding different customs and practices. Additionally, flight attendants must uphold a high standard of professionalism. You will learn about dress codes, grooming standards, and how to represent your airline with pride and respect.

The Duration and Cost of Flight Attendant Training

Flight attendant training typically lasts between 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the program. Training can be intensive, and it involves both classroom sessions and hands-on practice. While some airlines provide training at no cost to their employees, others require candidates to pay for the training upfront, particularly those who attend private flight attendant schools. The cost of training can vary but typically ranges from a few thousand dollars for private courses.

Conclusion

Flight attendant training is an essential step for anyone looking to pursue a career in aviation. The program provides you with the skills and knowledge to ensure passenger safety, deliver exceptional customer service, and handle any emergency situations that may arise. Completing the training gives you the confidence to succeed in this fast-paced, rewarding career. Whether you choose to attend a specialized flight attendant school or undergo training through an airline, completing flight attendant training will help you soar to new heights in your aviation career.

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Red Cross First Aid Training by Heartshield: Life-Saving Skills at Your Fingertips

In today's fast-paced world, emergencies can happen at any time. Whether it's a minor injury or a life-threatening situation, knowing how to respond can make all the difference. That’s why Heartshield’s Red Cross First Aid Training courses are invaluable. These comprehensive programs equip you with the essential skills needed to provide first aid in emergencies, offering a certified Red Cross first aid course that prepares you for various scenarios.

Why Choose Heartshield’s Red Cross First Aid Training?

Heartshield has partnered with the American Red Cross to offer top-tier training in first aid, CPR, and emergency response. Their Red Cross First Aid Certification is recognized across the country, ensuring that your certification is not only valid but also respected in both personal and professional settings. Whether you're a parent, teacher, healthcare worker, or business owner, knowing first aid is an essential life skill that can help save lives and prevent further injury.

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Defibrillators Market to Hit $23.89 Billion by 2032

The global Defibrillators Market was valued at USD 11.99 Billion in 2024 and it is estimated to garner USD 23.89 Billion by 2032 with a registered CAGR of 9% during the forecast period 2024 to 2032.

The report throws light on the competitive scenario of the global Defibrillators Market to know the competition at global levels. Market experts also provided the outline of each leading player of the global Defibrillators Market for the market, considering the key aspects such as the areas of operation, production, and product portfolio. In addition, the companies in the report are studied based on vital factors such as company size, market share, market growth, revenue, production volume, and profit.

The global Defibrillators Market is fragmented with various key players. Some of the key players identified across the value chain of the global Defibrillators Market include Medtronic (Ireland), Stryker Corporation (US), Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Netherlands), Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan), Boston Scientific Corporation (US), Abbott (US), Nihon Kohden (Japan), MicroPort (China), BIOTRONIK (Germany), CU Medical Systems (South Korea), METsis Medikal (Turkey), Mediana Co. Ltd. (Korea), Mindray Medical International Ltd. (China), Progetti SRL – Medical Equipment Solutions (Italy), and Schiller AG (Switzerland).BPL Medical Technologies (India), Metrax GmbH – PRIMEDIC (Germany), MS Westfalia GmbH (Germany), Bexen Cardio (Spain), Axion Medical Equipment Ltd. (Russia), Element Science Inc. (US), Avive Solutions Inc. (US), Jeevtronics Pvt. Ltd. (India), HeartHero Inc. (US), Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Ltd. (China). etc. Considering the increasing demand from global markets various new entries are expected in the Defibrillators Market at regional as well as global levels.

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Top Competitors:

Medtronic (Ireland), Stryker Corporation (US), Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Netherlands), Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan), Boston Scientific Corporation (US), Abbott (US), Nihon Kohden (Japan), MicroPort (China), BIOTRONIK (Germany), CU Medical Systems (South Korea), METsis Medikal (Turkey), Mediana Co. Ltd. (Korea), Mindray Medical International Ltd. (China), Progetti SRL – Medical Equipment Solutions (Italy), and Schiller AG (Switzerland).BPL Medical Technologies (India), Metrax GmbH – PRIMEDIC (Germany), MS Westfalia GmbH (Germany), Bexen Cardio (Spain), Axion Medical Equipment Ltd. (Russia), Element Science Inc. (US), Avive Solutions Inc. (US), Jeevtronics Pvt. Ltd. (India), HeartHero Inc. (US), Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Ltd. (China).

Understanding the Industry's Growth, has released an Updated report on the Defibrillators Market. The report is mixed with crucial market insights that will support the clients to make the right business decisions. This research will help new players in the global Defibrillators Market to sort out and study market needs, market size, and competition. The report provides information on the supply and market situation, the competitive situation and the challenges to the market growth, the market opportunities, and the threats faced by the major players.

Regional Analysis

-North America [United States, Canada, Mexico]

-South America [Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Peru]

-Europe [Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland]

-Middle East & Africa [GCC, North Africa, South Africa]

-Asia-Pacific [China, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Korea, Western Asia]

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Full Analysis Of The Defibrillators Market:

Key findings and recommendations point to vital progressive industry trends in the global Defibrillators Market, empowering players to improve effective long-term policies.

The report makes a full analysis of the factors driving the development of the market.

Analyzing the market opportunities for stakeholders by categorizing the high-growth divisions of the market.

Questions answered in the report

-Who are the top five players in the global Defibrillators Market?

-How will the global Defibrillators Market change in the next five years?

-Which product and application will take the lion's share of the global Defibrillators Market?

-What are the drivers and restraints of the global Defibrillators Market?

-Which regional market will show the highest growth?

-What will be the CAGR and size of the global Defibrillators Market during the forecast period?

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-Defibrillators Market value (million USD) and volume (million units) data for each segment and sub-segment.

1 year consulting for analysts along with development data support in Excel. Competitive landscape including market share of major players along with various projects and strategies adopted by players in the last five years.

Market segmentation analysis including qualitative and quantitative analysis including the impact on financial and non-economic aspects.

Complete company profiles that include performance presentations, key financial overviews, current developments, SWOT analyzes and strategies used by major Defibrillators Market players.

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