Ambu (company)
Ambu A/S is a Danish company that develops, produces, and markets diagnostic and life-supporting equipment and solutions to hospitals and rescue services. Founded in 1937 by German engineer Holger Hesse, who had emigrated to Denmark, the company's first product was the Ambu Bag, a self-inflating resuscitator used in emergency situations.
History[edit | edit source]
Holger Hesse founded Ambu in 1937 after moving to Denmark from Germany. The company's first product was the Ambu Bag, a self-inflating resuscitator for emergency situations. Over the years, Ambu has expanded its product range to include Endoscopy equipment, ECG electrodes, and Neurology products.
Products[edit | edit source]
Ambu's product range includes the following:
- Resuscitation equipment: This includes the Ambu Bag, which is a self-inflating resuscitator used in emergency situations.
- Endoscopy equipment: Ambu produces a range of endoscopy equipment for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- ECG electrodes: These are used to monitor the heart's electrical activity during procedures such as Cardiac surgery and Cardiac catheterization.
- Neurology products: Ambu's neurology range includes products for EEG, EMG, and EP studies.
Operations[edit | edit source]
Ambu operates in three main business areas: Anesthesia, Patient Monitoring & Diagnostics, and Emergency Care. The company's products are sold in more than 100 countries worldwide, with the majority of sales taking place in North America and Europe.
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