R42 Bariatric Nursing Manikin
R42 Bariatric Nursing Manikin
The R42 Bariatric Nursing Manikin offers a diverse and inclusive representation of patients, addressing the gap in realistic training for bariatric and obese individuals. This feature enhances healthcare professionals’ preparedness to care for a broad spectrum of patients, fostering empathy and competence.
Obesity and bariatric patients are significantly underrepresented in healthcare education and training equipment, including manikins used for nursing, paramedic, and medical instruction. This gap in training products contributes to a lack of sensitivity and preparedness among healthcare staff and clinicians when dealing with obese patients
Key Features
Realistic Representation
The R42 Bariatric Nursing Manikin is designed to represent a 145kg (320 lbs) female patient. Its lifelike features provide an accurate training experience. Though the actual manikin weighs much less.
Advanced Airway Management
Practice intubation with chest rise, ensuring that healthcare professionals are well-prepared for various airway scenarios. The Airway will take a Endotracheal tube and supraglottic airways such as LMA and Igel.
Realistic articulated Limbs
The manikin’s arms and legs mimic the weight and challenges of caring for a bariatric patient. This is very relevant the transfer of Bariatric patients throughout their journey through the healthcare system. This realism ensures effective training.
Able To Use Monitoring
Incorporate advanced patient monitoring systems like Skillqube to simulate vital signs and enhance the realism of your training scenarios.
Limited Neck Movement
Representing an obese person with limited neck movement.
Vomiting Feature
Experience anatomical challenges and learn to adapt care plans for bariatric patients.
Female Genitalia for Catheterization
Practice catheterization, an essential skill in patient care.
Upright Sitting
The manikin can sit upright on a chair, allowing for training in patient positioning.
Intravenous Catheterization
Is possible, as well as the ability to give fluid.
Intramuscular Injections Points
To simulate the giving of IM drugs.
Suitable For
Anaesthesia Training
Ideal for intubation practice with chest rise, ensuring readiness for a wide range of intubation scenarios.
Moving and Handling
Training for the complete patient journey, from paramedics and emergency responders to the operating room and wards.
Basic Nursing Training
The manikin’s realism encourages empathy and showcases diversity, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Added Features
Wounds Simulation
R42 offers a realistic wounds simulation, allowing healthcare professionals to practice wound care and management.
Bed Sores
The manikin can simulate bed sores, helping healthcare professionals understand the prevention and treatment of these conditions in bariatric patients.
Infections
R42 includes infection simulation, enabling training on the prevention and control of infections, a critical aspect of patient care for bariatric individuals.
Customised Limbs
R42 provides the option to interchange limbs to simulate various conditions, including diabetes-related issues, amputations, and trauma. This feature enhances training for a broader range of patient scenarios, ensuring healthcare professionals are well-prepared for diverse clinical situations.
Why Choose R42?
Inclusivity
The R42 Bariatric Nursing Manikin fills the gap in training for bariatric patients, promoting diversity and ensuring that all patients receive optimal care.
Realism
Our manikin accurately replicates the challenges of caring for a bariatric patient, providing a lifelike training experience.
Versatility
Suitable for a range of healthcare scenarios, from anaesthesia and surgery to patient transport and basic nursing care.
Enhanced Preparedness
Train healthcare professionals to handle unexpected situations, such as patient vomiting, with confidence and skill.
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