WOUND - Self Inflicted
About this wound
This is a deep forearm laceration with heavy bleeding and visible swelling, created using silicone to build realistic depth and texture. The effect communicates acute self-harm to responders, demanding immediate assessment for severity, concurrent mental health crisis, and vascular compromise, making it essential training for teams managing both trauma and safeguarding concerns.
Scenario ideas
- Mental health crisis response in a community setting (GP surgery, walk-in centre, or home visit): responders must simultaneously manage acute trauma, safeguarding, and crisis de-escalation.
- Emergency department triage during a busy shift: teams practise rapid assessment of a self-harm presentation to rule out arterial injury while flagging mental health support and psychiatric liaison.
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
- Stipple Sponge
- Wet Wipes
- Gloves
- Aprons