LACERATION - Incised, Forearm
About this wound
A clean-edged laceration across the forearm with steady bleeding and exposed tissue depth. This wound reads clearly to responders as a minor but active bleed requiring immediate wound management, perfect for practising direct pressure, assessment, and basic first aid without the complexity of major trauma.
Scenario ideas
- Workplace first aid station: A factory or workshop scenario where a responder must assess a conscious casualty with a forearm laceration, decide whether to irrigate or bandage, and manage the casualty's anxiety while applying pressure.
- Community event medical post: A responder staffing a first aid tent at a sports or outdoor event must triage and treat a minor but bleeding laceration quickly while other (simulated) casualties are waiting.
Products
- Silicone A & B
- Blood 1 & 2
- Skin Tone Pigment
- Setting Powder
- Alcohol-Activated Palette
- Alcohol Activator Spray
- Fresh Scab Blood
Equipment / Safety
- Mixing Pots
- Spatulas
- Powder Brush
- Paint Brushes
- Wet Wipes
- Gloves
- Aprons