Manual Resuscitators Market

Manual Resuscitators Market Outlook (2025 to 2035)

The global manual resuscitators market is poised for consistent growth over the next decade, driven by an increasing focus on emergency medical response and improved access to healthcare services worldwide. The market, which is expected to be valued at approximately USD 490.2 million in 2025, is projected to reach around USD 1,001.1 million by 2035, expanding at a steady CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2035.

Manual resuscitators, also known as bag valve masks (BVMs), are essential tools in life-saving procedures, particularly in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), critical care transport, and emergency room interventions. Their significance has grown notably in recent years as healthcare systems prioritize readiness for medical emergencies, both in hospital and pre-hospital settings.

One of the key drivers fuelling manual resuscitators market growth is the increased occurrence of respiratory diseases, cardiac arrests, and trauma cases across the world. Chronic respiratory disorders and the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have also accentuated the demand for stable ventilation solutions across emerging and developing economies. Furthermore, the expanding geriatric population-more susceptible to respiratory distress-also continues to drive demand for products across long-term care facilities and nursing homes.

Technological improvements are also increasing functionality and convenience of these machines. The industries are adding accessories like pressure-relief valves, transparent face shields, and disposables to ensure that cross-contamination is eliminated to a certain extent, more so in higher-risk environments. Improvements related to making easier-to-use equipment and increasing safety for the patients are also enhancing products for greater dependability and usability among even lower-skill health caregivers.

Government and non-government health agencies are increasingly participating in the development of emergency medical services (EMS), which further augments the manual resuscitators market. Programs enhancing first-responder training and the provision of basic life-saving equipment are likely to contribute to the long-term demand for products, particularly in rural and underdeveloped areas.

Nevertheless, factors like the lack of consistent quality standards in low-cost devices and inadequate awareness in developing economies can slightly hamper market penetration. Still, ongoing healthcare investments and global health preparedness efforts are likely to mitigate these obstacles over time.

The manual resuscitators market is set on a solid growth trajectory, underpinned by rising healthcare emergencies, innovation in product design, and expanding critical care infrastructure. As demand for fast, effective, and portable resuscitation equipment continues to grow, products will remain a vital component of frontline medical care across the globe.

Report Attributes	Details
Manual Resuscitators Market Size (2025E)	USD 490.2 million
Manual Resuscitators Market Size (2035F)	USD 1,001.1 million
Global Market Growth Rate (2025 to 2035)	7.0%
Key Companies Profiled	Ambu A/S; Laerdal Medical; Philips Healthcare; Covidien (Medtronic); Drager Medical AG and Co.; GE Healthcare; Medline Industries; ResMed, Inc.; Weinmann Emergency; CareFusion (BD).

Manual Resuscitators Market: Shifts from 2020 to 2024 and Future Trends 2025 to 2035

Between 2020 and 2024, the manual resuscitators market grew tremendously due to increased demand driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted the urgent need for emergency respiratory therapy. Hospitals, emergency rooms, and ICUs worldwide stocked self-inflating and flow-inflating bags in preparation.

Disposable resuscitators also experienced increased demand to reduce cross-contamination risks. Growth was highest in North America, Europe, and developing economies upgrading emergency medical centers. The manual resuscitators market, however, was hampered by issues of uneven product quality among low-cost makers and a lack of product innovation in device ergonomics and oxygen delivery efficiency.

Products between 2025 and 2035 will be designed to become smarter, safer, and more sustainable. Addition of real-time pressure sensors, artificial intelligence-based ventilation feedback, and ergonomic redesigns will allow for more precise airway management, especially in emergency and pre-hospital care. Intelligent products will have Bluetooth-enabled monitors and automated over- or under-ventilation alarm alerts.

Solar-powered portable kits with reusable and biodegradable parts will increase usage in developing countries. AR/VR-based training simulators will reskill first responders. With the global healthcare systems concentrating on pandemic preparedness and disaster response, the function of advanced, intelligent manual resuscitation devices will be even more critical.

Comparative Market Shift Table: Manual Resuscitators (2020 to 2024 vs. 2025 to 2035)

2020 to 2024	2025 to 2035
COVID-19 demand surge, emergency readiness, ICU facility upgrades	Pandemic readiness, intelligent emergency devices, rural health extension
Self-inflating bags (Silicone/PVC), flow-inflating, disposable resuscitators	Intelligent resuscitators with sensors, biodegradable/resusable environmental models
Minimum technology integration, manual user interface	AI-based pressure monitoring, Bluetooth-based feedback, automated ventilation alerts
Hospitals, ambulances, emergency rooms	First responders, field medics, low-resource care providers
Over-ventilation risk, skill-dependent user	Real-time pressure monitoring, guided feedback systems, safer valve designs
Disposable PVC/silicone materials	Environmentally friendly, reusable elements; solar-charged emergency kits
Conventional CPR manikins, foundational skill learning	AR/VR-capable resuscitation simulators for engaging training
Industrial nations, segments of city hospitals in emerging economies	Expanded rural and community rollout through affordable smart models

Country-wise Analysis

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
U.S.	6.1%
UK	5.6%
France	5.3%
Germany	5.5%
Italy	5.2%
South Korea	8.1%
Japan	6.8%
China	7.5%
Australia	5.4%
New Zealand	4.9%

U.S.

The market in the U.S. is expected to register a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period. Favorable demand from emergency care services, critical care services, and ambulatory medical care is driving product demand. The manual resuscitators market is driven by developed EMS systems and high rates of cardiac and respiratory emergencies.

Pioneering companies such as Ambu, Vyaire Medical, and Teleflex are creating single-use and reusable resuscitator systems. Emphasis on infection control, especially in prehospital care, has driven the adoption of disposable models. Regulatory support and advanced training guidelines ensure standardized application throughout healthcare facilities.

UK

The UK manual resuscitators market is predicted to develop at a CAGR of 5.6% between the years 2025-2035. The market is supported by an advanced emergency response system and an interest in improving respiratory care outcomes. Demand is broad in hospital emergency rooms and among ambulance services.

Firms such as Intersurgical and Smiths Medical are leading innovation through the development of ergonomics and patient safety options. National healthcare programs touching on the issue of standardization of rapid-response devices and first-responder preparedness drive consistent product demand. The move to non-latex and PVC-free resuscitators also affects procurement.

India

France is likely to experience a CAGR of 5.3% in the manual resuscitators market throughout the forecast period. The health system in France relies on appropriately equipped emergency care and critical care units, which frequently utilize manual resuscitation equipment in the case of respiratory distress.

Companies like Laerdal Medical and Hersill are increasing product penetration by making strategic alliances with hospitals. Greater emphasis on European standards of safety and regulations for environmental compliance is fueling demand for green and people-friendly design. The evolution of simulation-based training is increasing clinician familiarity with and consistency in the technique.

Germany

Germany's manual resuscitators market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period 2025 to 2035. The large requirement for respiratory resuscitation support in both prehospital and clinical sectors is driving the growth of the manual resuscitators market. Strong penetration of intensive care units and advanced emergency care is driving persistent use of the product.

Meditech and Weinmann Emergency are introducing compact and effective products with pressure-limiting valves and oxygen reservoirs. The design of products is being shaped by the focus on improving the effectiveness of ventilation and operator comfort. Public access resuscitation schemes and mass CPR training are consolidating demand consistency.

Italy

Italy will hold a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. Precautions during emergencies and advancements in intensive care unit procedures are driving the growth of manual resuscitation units in urban as well as rural hospitals.

Flow-Meter and Spencer Italia are among the firms assisting in resuscitation system innovation, specifically material compliance and patient interface optimization. The healthcare system's responsiveness to demand for respiratory care, and most significantly in geriatric care, is propelling product uptake. Increased first-responder training is assisting in making more extensive operation readiness achievable.

South Korea

South Korea is expected to lead regional growth with an 8.1% CAGR in manual resuscitators market during 2025-2035. The technologically advanced healthcare centers and increased investment in emergency medical services in the nation facilitate universal usage of the devices. Products are essential equipment in crash carts in hospitals and ambulances.

Companies like INSUNG Medical and JW Medical are enhancing product performance through design innovations that improve portability and control. Government programs in favor of medical device modernization and rising emergency training among medical facilities are fueling adoption. Product localization efforts are also improving manual resuscitators market penetration.

Japan

Japan's market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. Increasing awareness of respiratory distress and the need for prompt response solutions among aging populations is driving sustained demand. Hospital and emergency response unit product standardization is reinforcing the consistency of application.

Organizations such as Atom Medical and Nihon Kohden are combining product design with pediatric and neonatal care software. The addition of resuscitation devices in national emergency kits and disaster response guidelines ensures mass deployment. Training drives on life-saving techniques are also contributing to manual resuscitators market growth.

China

China is projected to see a CAGR of 7.5% in the manual resuscitators market between 2025 and 2035. Expansion of prehospital emergency networks, growth in ICU capacity, and enhanced training facilities among healthcare providers are fueling demand for manual resuscitation devices in private and public centers.

Shenzhen-based players like Mindray and Yuwell are focusing on locally available and affordable solutions, pushing penetration in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Repeated government spending on healthcare infrastructure in rural areas is fuelling demand across diverse geographies. Urbanization and increased usage of EMS vehicles are also fueling the adoption of devices.

Australia

Australia's manual resuscitators market will record a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. The accessibility of advanced healthcare facilities and emphasis on trauma care management are fueling the demand for effective resuscitation products. Emergency training among people and professionals also backs the adoption of products.

ResMed and Device Technologies, among others, are offering a broad range of manual ventilation devices tailored for adult, child, and neonate use. Hospital procurement needs based on safety standards and device longevity are shaping competition. Demand is still strong in both field emergency and hospital environments.

New Zealand

New Zealand is expected to record a CAGR of 4.9% in the manual resuscitators market during 2025-2035. Prehospital emergency care and neighborhood preparedness initiatives are stimulating demand for efficient and easy-to-use resuscitation devices. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest response awareness is boosting product interest.

Suppliers are working with health agencies to make more high-performance products widely available, especially for rural and remote use. Strong user training and standardization of equipment by paramedic and clinical teams are sustaining consistent uptake. Steady manual resuscitators market growth is supported by healthcare investment at a national level and safety-led policy.

Segment-wise Analysis

By Type

The manual resuscitators market in 2025 is anticipated to be dominated by self-inflating resuscitators, which are likely to account for approximately 65% of the market share globally. Flow-inflating resuscitators are likely to occupy about 20%.

Self-inflating resuscitators are the leaders in the manual resuscitators market because they are highly versatile for use in pre-hospital and emergency care. These devices re-expand automatically after compression and do not need an external source of oxygen to operate, which makes them particularly useful in ambulance services, battlefield medicine, and disaster relief efforts.

Ambu A/S, a leader in this category and the inventor of the popular "Ambu bag," has a robust global presence. Their SPUR II disposable self-inflating bag is widely adopted by emergency medical technicians and hospitals globally because it is reliable, ergonomically designed, and affordable.

Medline Industries has a wide range of self-inflating resuscitators utilized in both adult and children's care and, thus, is an established supplier to large healthcare systems in North America.

In contrast, flow-inflating resuscitators are primarily utilized in regulated environments such as NICUs and operating rooms where continuous flow of oxygen occurs. Thus, peak inspiratory pressure and tidal volume can be better controlled by clinicians during neonatal manipulation, which are critical considerations during delicate procedures.

Laerdal Medical, a top manufacturer of emergency and simulation training products, produces the Laerdal Silicone Resuscitator (LSR) for application in such high-precision environments. Smiths Medical, in its Portex® brand, also provides flow-inflating bags with pressure manometers and oxygen reservoirs specifically designed for neonatal and pediatric use.

By Modality

The manual resuscitators market is anticipated to be dominated by disposable products, which are projected to hold an estimated 58% of the overall market. Reusable products will have 42%, reflecting the healthcare industry's slow transition to single-use medical devices.

Increased worldwide focus on infection control, cost-effectiveness in labor, and regulatory compliance with hygiene procedures has become increasingly popular. Increased use of disposable devices resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic because of the increased anxiety about cross-contamination and the limits of sterilization.

Teleflex Incorporated is a leading company in this category under the Hudson RCI® brand, which offers single-use resuscitators that are light, robust in use, and suitable for adult and pediatric patient populations. Ambu A/S remains ahead in disposable solutions, too, as its SPUR® II range is made from phthalate-free materials and comes pre-assembled for on-the-spot application.

Reusable apparatuses for resuscitation could find their place in hospitals or similar locations where proper disposal of medical wastes and equipment is of concern. Typically, these are made from silicone or rubber that can withstand repeated sterilizations, considering that these resuscitation devices are to be used hundreds of times.

Some examples of very good-quality reusable products that are used in operating theatres and ICUs across Europe and Asia are the silicone resuscitator from Laerdal Medical and the reusable resuscitators from HUM GmbH. Well-known for rugged emergency and transport solutions, Weinmann Emergency offers reusable resuscitators compatible with portable ventilators and defibrillators for critical care in transit.

Competitive Outlook

The market is characterized by technological progress, product standardization, and regulatory compliance. Leading companies like Ambu A/S, Laerdal Medical, and Philips Healthcare dominate through the innovative layout of their products with the best quality material and strategic hospital tie-ups. These companies have emphasized features geared toward patients' safety, single-use options, and improved ventilation mechanisms, targeting hospitals and emergency care settings.

Integrating products as part of comprehensive solutions for respiratory care is the approach adopted by Covidien (a Medtronic company), Drager Medical, and GE Healthcare. With the focus on system compatibility with existing patient monitoring and ventilation systems, these companies invest heavily in R&D for material durability, ergonomic handling, and infection control measures to sustain their competitiveness. Also, supply chain efficiency and their global distribution networks make their market position very firm.

ResMed, Medline Industries, and CareFusion (a BD company) mainly specialize in niche segments that include homecare and ambulatory segments. In such segments, they put up lightweight, portable products for easy use beyond hospital settings. They take advantage of direct selling and collaboration with EMS providers to reach more customers.

There is growing competition in the market from regional players and niche providers such as HUM Systems for Life as well as Me. Ber. Srl, focusing on affordable solutions for developing markets. Sustainability initiatives are being explored by companies, with repurposing of resuscitators also gaining some ground toward becoming one of the game changers to meet evolving healthcare regulations.

Market Share Analysis by Company

Company Name	Market Share (%)
Ambu A/S	20-25%
Laerdal Medical	15-20%
Philips Healthcare	10-15%
Covidien (Medtronic)	8-12%
Drager Medical AG and Co.	6-10%
Combined Others	25-35%

Key Company Offerings and Activities

Company Name	Offerings & Activities
Ambu A/S	Leading single-use resuscitators with advanced safety features for infection control.
Laerdal Medical	High-performance resuscitators designed for emergency and hospital settings.
Philips Healthcare	Integrated products supporting broader respiratory care systems.
Covidien (Medtronic)	Disposable resuscitators with innovative material technology and ergonomic designs.
Drager Medical AG and Co.	Premium-quality products designed for critical care applications.

Key Company Insights

Ambu A/S (20-25%)

Ambu leads the market with a focus on single-use resuscitators, infection control, and high-quality ventilation solutions for hospitals and EMS providers.

Laerdal Medical (15-20%)

Laerdal specializes in emergency resuscitation solutions, leveraging strategic training partnerships and product innovations for optimal patient outcomes.

Philips Healthcare (10-15%)

Philips integrates products with its broader respiratory care portfolio, ensuring seamless compatibility with advanced monitoring systems.

Covidien (Medtronic) (8-12%)

Covidien focuses on ergonomic, single-use resuscitators with enhanced material durability and regulatory compliance.

Drager Medical AG and Co. (6-10%)

Drager is recognized for its high-end resuscitators, which are designed for critical care and advanced patient ventilation applications.

Key Market Players

• Ambu A/S
• Laerdal Medical
• Philips Healthcare
• Covidien (Medtronic)
• Drager Medical AG and Co.
• GE Healthcare
• Medline Industries
• ResMed, Inc.
• Weinmann Emergency
• CareFusion (BD)

Segmentation

• By Type :

  • Self-inflating
  • Flow-inflating
  • T-piece

• By Modality :

  • Disposable
  • Reusable

• By Material :

  • Silicon
  • PVC
  • Rubber

• By Application :

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Cardiopulmonary Arrest
  • Others

• By End User :

  • Hospitals
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers
  • Military
  • Specialized Diagnostic Centers

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)