R42 Adult | Nursing | Light skin | Female
According to data from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) in 2024, 42% of the U.S. population aged 20 and older is classified as clinically obese.
As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise, healthcare environments are becoming increasingly complex, highlighting a growing need for specialized training in bariatric patient care. The field of bariatric nursing has evolved in response to these demands, requiring a level of expertise and realism that traditional training approaches alone cannot fully address.
This initiative aims to expand awareness and participation in bariatric CPR training, while enhancing both the skills and confidence of clinical professionals. As a result, it enables them to develop practical capabilities that help save more lives in real-world settings.
As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise, healthcare environments are becoming increasingly complex, highlighting a growing need for specialized training in bariatric patient care. The field of bariatric nursing has evolved in response to these demands, requiring a level of expertise and realism that traditional training approaches alone cannot fully address.
This initiative aims to expand awareness and participation in bariatric CPR training, while enhancing both the skills and confidence of clinical professionals. As a result, it enables them to develop practical capabilities that help save more lives in real-world settings.
Objective: Expanding Bariatric CPR Training
- Increase public awareness and participation in bariatric CPR training
- Enhance the skills and confidence of clinical professionals
- Ultimately, help save more lives
Bridging the Gap in Bariatric Training
The R42 bariatric training manikin is designed to represent a range of body types, providing a more realistic training environment for overweight and obese patients while addressing gaps in current training practices.
R42 – An Innovative Bariatric Nursing Training Manikin
The R42 bariatric nursing training manikin represents a significant advancement in the field of bariatric nursing.
- Designed to realistically simulate the management and handling of a 145 kg (320 lb) female patient, the R42 is a state-of-the-art training solution.
- With its lifelike appearance and functional realism, learners can engage in highly immersive training experiences.
- This enables healthcare professionals to develop the practical skills required to deliver effective care for bariatric patients.
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Advanced Airway Management
Supports training in supraglottic airway insertion, endotracheal intubation, and bag-valve mask (BVM) ventilation. Enables realistic clinical-scenario training that reflects the specific challenges faced by bariatric patients.
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Modular Wound Assessment
The R42 bariatric training manikin features a modular wound assessment system.
Learners can evaluate a variety of wound types and locations in a realistic setting, and safely practice wound care and treatment techniques. -
Realistic Patient Handling and Mobility Training
The R42 bariatric training manikin replicates the weight and body profile of a real patient, allowing learners to practice realistic handling techniques such as patient transfer, repositioning, and bed-to-bed movement. This helps healthcare professionals develop safe, efficient patient-handling skills.
Key Features
- Designed to simulate the nursing care and handling of a 145 kg (320 lb) female patient
- Supports endotracheal intubation and chest rise simulation for a wide range of airway scenarios
- Highly realistic joint articulation enables practice in various patient positions
- Allows training in multiple positions, including seated, prone, and catheterization positions
- Allows learners to experience anatomical limitations and adapt care strategies for bariatric patients.
- Supports patient positioning and nursing care practice in a seated position
- IV arm allows practice of intravenous (IV) access and fluid administration
- Enables intramuscular (IM) injection simulation with air-inflation technology.
Currently available only in the UK, Europe, and the United States.