{"product_id":"traumasim-laceration-forked-shallow","title":"TraumaSim Laceration Forked Shallow","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTraumaSim's Laceration Forked Shallow is a self-adhesive silicone wound prosthetic presenting a shallow forked laceration — a branching wound pattern at superficial depth, reflecting the injury characteristics of lower-energy multi-directional cutting or tearing forces where tissue disruption remains within the upper skin layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTogether with the Laceration Forked Deep, this prosthetic completes a two-variant forked laceration set that allows instructors to train wound depth assessment as a distinct skill — not just wound shape recognition. The forked pattern is the same defining feature across both variants; the depth is the variable. A shallow forked laceration and a deep forked laceration can look broadly similar at a glance, but require different clinical management decisions — and training trainees to assess depth accurately, rather than simply recognising a wound pattern, is a meaningful step up in clinical assessment competency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe shallow depth profile also reflects a distinct range of injury mechanisms from the deep variant. Where deep forked lacerations suggest higher-energy forces and significant tissue penetration, shallow forked lacerations are more consistent with light sharp implement contact, superficial wire or barbed wire grazing, low-energy multi-point contact, or wounds where the injuring force was partially resisted by clothing or protective equipment. That mechanism differentiation adds scenario design flexibility for instructors building varied casualty profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt 10 cm x 10 cm x 0.3 cm — matching the Deep variant in surface footprint — the two prosthetics can be placed on different body surfaces or used in consecutive training sessions to develop depth assessment consistency and accuracy across repeated scenario exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTo complete the casualty presentation, apply Ben Nye stage blood and fresh scab along each wound channel, distress clothing to reflect the mechanism, and position the casualty consistently with the injury scenario. For shallow wound presentations, lighter blood application and less extensive clothing distress more accurately reflect the injury severity than the heavier effects appropriate for deep wound scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll TraumaSim silicone wounds are self-adhesive, washable, and reusable. Available individually and as part of TraumaSim moulage kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TraumaSim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48230420807902,"sku":"80-2300080","price":87.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2232\/5125\/files\/silicone-wound-laceration-lac07a_1__25384.jpg?v=1780370552","url":"https:\/\/tacmedaustralia.com.au\/products\/traumasim-laceration-forked-shallow","provider":"TacMed Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}