TraumaSim Compound Fracture Rib
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TraumaSim's Compound Fracture Rib with Bleeding Capacity is a self-adhesive silicone wound prosthetic presenting a medically accurate open rib fracture with exposed bone detail and integrated active bleeding capability — one of the most clinically complex and visually confronting wound presentations in the TraumaSim range.
A compound rib fracture is a high-consequence thoracic injury with a management profile that demands rapid, confident clinical decision-making. The exposed bone, chest wall disruption, and associated bleeding raise immediate concerns beyond the visible wound — potential pneumothorax, haemothorax, underlying organ involvement, and the mechanical breathing compromise that significant rib fracture produces. Trainees responding to this presentation aren't managing a straightforward wound; they're managing a complex chest trauma casualty where multiple simultaneous clinical considerations need to be assessed and prioritised under time pressure.
The anatomically accurate exposed rib detail communicates the injury severity immediately and creates the clinical assessment demand that the scenario is designed to develop. The integrated bleeding tube connects to an included 20 ml syringe for active haemorrhage simulation — role player or instructor activated — introducing the additional urgency of visible external bleeding alongside the internal injury implications of the fracture presentation. That combination creates a genuinely complex and high-stress training scenario that builds the clinical confidence and decision-making speed that real compound rib fracture presentations require.
Mechanism relevance is broad: motor vehicle accidents, crush injuries, blast trauma, falls from height, and direct high-force impact are all realistic compound rib fracture mechanisms — making this prosthetic relevant across military, tactical, emergency services, pre-hospital, and civilian trauma training programs.
To complete the casualty presentation, apply Ben Nye stage blood and fresh scab around the wound site, cut or distress clothing to expose the injury with mechanism-appropriate damage, and position the casualty consistently with the scenario mechanism. For blast and vehicle scenarios, environmental props and positioning that communicate the force involved significantly increase trainee immersion and the urgency of the clinical response.
Each unit is hand finished — minor variation in appearance and exact dimensions should be expected.
All TraumaSim silicone wounds are self-adhesive, washable, and reusable. Available individually and as part of selected TraumaSim moulage kits, including the Advanced Trauma Moulage Kit.
Available in 11 skin tones: 00 Porcelain, 01 Light, 02 Medium, 03 Olive, 04 Medium Olive, 05 Rosy, 06 Warm Rosy, 07 Warm Tan, 08 Tan, 09 Dark Tan, and 10 Dark. Commonly requested tones are held in standard stock; others are manufactured to order — contact TacMed Australia before ordering if a specific tone is required.
- Self-Adhesive Silicone Compound Fracture Rib Wound with Bleeding Tube
- 20 ml Syringe
- User Guide
- Medically accurate compound rib fracture with exposed bone detail: Anatomically realistic thoracic wound presentation — exposed rib, chest wall disruption, and soft tissue injury reflecting high-impact trauma mechanisms.
- Integrated bleeding capacity: Active haemorrhage simulation via 20 ml syringe — role player or instructor activated for controlled bleeding during the scenario.
- Complex multi-system injury training platform: Supports simultaneous assessment of external haemorrhage, chest wall injury, breathing compromise, and internal injury implications — a clinically demanding multi-priority scenario.
- Broad mechanism relevance: Motor vehicle accidents, crush injuries, blast trauma, falls from height, and direct high-force impact — relevant across military, emergency services, and civilian trauma programs.
- Self-adhesive silicone construction: Applies directly to skin, manikin surfaces, or clothing without additional adhesives.
- Tapered edges: Blend naturally into the surrounding surface for seamless presentation with no visible border.
- Hand finished: Each unit individually trimmed — minor variation in appearance and exact dimensions may occur.
- Washable and reusable: Designed for repeated high-volume training use.
- Available individually and in kits: Included in the Advanced Trauma Moulage Kit and selected other configurations.
- 11 skin tones available: Commonly requested tones held in stock; others manufactured to order.
What injury does this simulate?
An open compound rib fracture — a severe thoracic injury where the fractured rib has penetrated through the chest wall to create an external wound with exposed bone. This injury type is associated with high-impact mechanisms including motor vehicle accidents, crush injuries, blast trauma, falls from height, and direct high-force thoracic impact.
What makes this a clinically complex training scenario?
A compound rib fracture presents multiple simultaneous clinical concerns beyond the visible wound: potential pneumothorax or haemothorax from chest wall disruption, underlying organ involvement from the fracture force and bone displacement, mechanical breathing compromise from chest wall instability, and external haemorrhage from the wound site. Trainees must assess and prioritise across these concurrent injury implications under time pressure — a significantly more demanding clinical scenario than a standard surface wound.
How does the bleeding capacity work?
An integrated bleeding tube is routed through the wound and connects to an included 20 ml syringe. The syringe can be filled with simulated blood and concealed for role player self-activation, or held by an instructor for controlled bleeding during the scenario. Depressing the syringe activates blood flow from the wound site at the appropriate scenario moment.
Should this be paired with a chest seal in training?
For scenarios involving open pneumothorax risk alongside the rib fracture, yes — pairing this wound with chest seal application training creates a more complete thoracic trauma management scenario. The Lifecast Male Upper Torso with Sucking Wounds is the dedicated chest seal training platform; the Compound Fracture Rib prosthetic adds the fracture and haemorrhage management layer to thoracic trauma scenarios.
What training programs is this suited to?
Advanced trauma, TCCC, TECC, pre-hospital care, emergency services, military medical training, and clinical simulation programs where complex thoracic trauma management is a training objective.
Is this a wearable wound or a task trainer?
Neither. This is a self-adhesive silicone wound prosthetic with integrated bleeding capacity — applied directly to skin, manikin surfaces, or clothing. It is not a garment or strapping system.
Is it reusable?
Yes. The prosthetic is washable and designed for repeated use. Clean gently after each session, flush the bleeding tube with clean water, allow to dry fully, and store flat to maintain the adhesive backing.
What skin tones are available?
11 tones are available: 00 Porcelain, 01 Light, 02 Medium, 03 Olive, 04 Medium Olive, 05 Rosy, 06 Warm Rosy, 07 Warm Tan, 08 Tan, 09 Dark Tan, and 10 Dark. Commonly requested tones are held in standard stock. Other tones are manufactured to order — contact TacMed Australia before placing your order to confirm availability and lead times.
What are the packaging dimensions and weight?
Packaging dimensions are 30 cm x 25 cm x 1 cm. Weight is 0.2 kg. Note that listed dimensions refer to packaging only — product dimensions vary as each unit is individually hand finished.
Can I purchase this as part of a kit?
Yes. The Compound Fracture Rib with Bleeding Capacity is included in the TraumaSim Advanced Trauma Moulage Kit. Contact TacMed Australia for details on other kit configurations that include this wound.
📦 Shipping Overview
- Flat rate: $12.95 Australia-wide
- Free shipping: Orders over $250
- Dispatch time: 1–2 business days (Mon–Fri)
🚚 Delivery Estimates
- Metro areas: 3–7 business days
- WA & NT: Up to 10 business days
- During peak or promo periods: Please allow additional time
📍 Delivery Instructions
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