TraumaSim Ulcer - Leg Arterial

• Medically accurate arterial leg ulcer presentation: Pale or necrotic wound base, well-defined margins, and surrounding skin characteristics reflecting ischaemic tissue breakdown — clinically distinct from venous and neuropathic presentations.
• Develops arterial versus venous and neuropathic ulcer differentiation: A clinical assessment skill with direct management implications — compression contraindicated in arterial ulcers, appropriate in venous.
• Part of the four-aetiology ulcer comparison set: Included in the Silicone Wound Kit — Clinical alongside Venous, Mixed, and Neuropathic variants for structured ulcer aetiology differentiation education.
• Patient safety-relevant clinical competency: Misidentifying an arterial ulcer as venous — and applying compression — can cause significant patient harm. Realistic wound presentation training develops the assessment accuracy that prevents it.
• Distal foot and lower leg placement format: 12 cm x 12 cm — suited to the anatomical sites where arterial ulcers most commonly present.
• Self-adhesive silicone construction: Applies directly to skin or manikin surfaces without additional adhesives.
• Tapered edges: Blend naturally into the surrounding surface for seamless presentation.
• Durable and reusable: Washable construction designed for repeated clinical skills training use.
• 11 skin tones available: Commonly requested tones held in stock; others manufactured to order.

What injury does this simulate?
An arterial leg ulcer — a chronic wound resulting from insufficient arterial blood supply to the lower limb. Characterised by a pale, yellow, or necrotic wound base, well-defined punched-out margins, minimal exudate, cool and pale surrounding skin, and significant patient-reported pain — particularly at rest or with leg elevation.

Why is arterial ulcer assessment training particularly important?
The management of an arterial ulcer differs fundamentally from a venous ulcer — and getting the differential wrong has direct patient safety consequences. Compression bandaging, the standard treatment for venous ulcers, is contraindicated in arterial ulcers because it further reduces already compromised arterial perfusion and can accelerate tissue damage. Trainees who cannot accurately differentiate ulcer aetiology from wound presentation and clinical signs risk applying harmful management. Realistic wound prosthetic training develops the assessment accuracy that prevents these errors.

How does an arterial ulcer differ clinically from other ulcer types?
Arterial ulcers typically present distally on the foot or lower leg, with a pale or necrotic wound base, well-defined margins, minimal exudate, cool or pale surrounding skin, and significant rest or elevation pain. Venous ulcers typically present on the medial gaiter with irregular margins, heavy exudate, and surrounding skin changes including haemosiderin staining and lipodermatosclerosis. Neuropathic ulcers present on plantar pressure points with a punched-out appearance, callused surrounds, and absent pain. Mixed ulcers combine features of arterial and venous disease. Each aetiology requires different management — accurate differentiation is the clinical competency this prosthetic develops.

Is compression bandaging ever appropriate for arterial ulcers?
No. Compression is contraindicated in arterial ulcers due to impaired arterial perfusion. This is a key clinical safety point that ulcer assessment training must address — and one of the primary reasons realistic wound presentation training for all four aetiology types matters for patient safety.

What training programs is this suited to?
Undergraduate and postgraduate nursing, enrolled nursing, wound care specialisation, vascular nursing, aged care education, community health, and any program where chronic wound assessment and ulcer aetiology differentiation are curriculum elements.

Is this a wearable wound or a task trainer?
Neither. This is a self-adhesive silicone wound prosthetic — applied to skin or manikin surfaces. It has no internal function or strapping system.

Does it include bleeding capacity?
No. This is a static wound prosthetic designed for clinical assessment and wound recognition training.

How do I apply it?
Peel and apply directly to clean, dry skin or a manikin surface. The self-adhesive backing holds without additional adhesive. Tapered edges blend naturally into the surrounding surface.

Is it reusable?
Yes. All TraumaSim silicone wounds are washable and reusable. Clean gently after each use, allow to dry fully, and store flat to maintain the adhesive backing between sessions.

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. Tone 01 Light is 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 dimensions and weight?
The prosthetic measures 12 cm x 12 cm x 0.5 cm and weighs 0.1 kg.

Can I purchase this as part of a kit?
Yes. The Ulcer — Leg Arterial is included in the TraumaSim Silicone Wound Kit — Clinical. Contact TacMed Australia for individual purchase and other kit configuration details.