Obesity Simulation Suit

Obesity Simulation Suit for Bariatric Care and Evacuation Training

Reading about bariatric patient care is one thing. Moving a heavy, hard-to-move body while wearing 33 pounds of your own is another. The Obesity Simulation Suit puts your team in that position, safely, so they learn the technique before it counts.

What it does

You wear the suit and feel how weight limits movement. That builds empathy for larger-sized patients and sharpens the handling skills that protect both patient and caregiver. It also fills in when you cannot book a live model for training day.

What you get

The suit comes in three body parts: arms, torso, and legs. An over-suit sweater and pants go on top for a realistic look. Everything ships in a wheeled suitcase.

Where it works

– First aid and manual handling courses
– Ergonomics and haptonomy training
– Bariatric lifting and transfer practice
– Rescue sheet, evacuation mat, and other evacuation equipment drills
– Role-play scenarios that feel real without risking a back injury

Why trainers choose it

– Learners experience how mobility changes with weight
– It supports empathy and reduces bias toward larger-sized patients
– Practice is safer, because nobody strains to lift a real patient during training
– It replaces the live model when one is not available

Heads up

It runs warm on hot days, so plan breaks for long sessions. The wheeled case is roomy, so give it floor space in your storage closet.

Specifications

• Model: Obesity Simulation Suit
• Material, outside: 98% polyester, 2% elastane
• Material, filling: 100% polyester
• Weight: about 15 kg (33 lb)
• Care: machine washable at 30 °C (86 °F)
• Parts: arms, torso, legs, over-suit sweater, over-suit pants
• Carrying case: wheeled suitcase

Questions

What is an Obesity Simulation Suit?

• A manual handling training aid. Nursing staff and other caregivers wear it to build the skills needed to safely manage and care for bariatric patients, and to make role-play more realistic without physical strain.

What training is it designed for?

• First aid, manual handling, ergonomics, haptonomy, rescue sheets, evacuation mats, and other evacuation equipment.

Need it for your team? Contact TEAM Solutions for availability and shipping details.