{"product_id":"traumasim-ulcer-leg-arterial","title":"TraumaSim Ulcer - Leg Arterial","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTraumaSim's Ulcer — Leg Arterial is a self-adhesive silicone wound prosthetic presenting a medically accurate arterial leg ulcer — a chronic wound type caused by insufficient arterial blood supply to the lower limb, and one of the most clinically serious and assessment-demanding ulcer presentations a nurse or healthcare professional will encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eArterial ulcers — also known as ischaemic ulcers — develop when inadequate arterial perfusion causes tissue breakdown, typically in the distal foot and lower leg. The characteristic presentation is clinically distinct from other ulcer types: a pale, yellow, or necrotic wound base reflecting poor tissue oxygenation; well-defined, punched-out wound margins; cool, pale, or mottled surrounding skin; minimal exudate; and — critically — significant patient-reported pain, particularly at rest or when the leg is elevated. That pain profile is a key differential from neuropathic ulcers, where pain is absent, and provides an important clinical indicator during assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe arterial ulcer presentation demands a specific assessment and management approach that differs meaningfully from venous or neuropathic management. Compression — the standard management for venous ulcers — is contraindicated in arterial ulcers due to the already compromised perfusion. Wound debridement decisions, offloading, referral priorities, and vascular assessment requirements are all distinct. Training nurses to make that differential diagnosis accurately from wound presentation, patient history, and associated clinical signs is a clinical competency with direct patient safety implications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis prosthetic is included in the Silicone Wound Kit — Clinical as part of the four-aetiology ulcer comparison set — Arterial, Venous, Mixed, and Neuropathic — giving nursing educators a complete ulcer differentiation resource in a single organised kit. Used in combination, the four variants enable structured side-by-side or sequential comparison exercises that develop accurate aetiology differentiation skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt 12 cm x 12 cm x 0.5 cm, the prosthetic presents the wound base detail and surrounding tissue characteristics of an arterial ulcer at a scale suited to lower leg and distal foot placement. The 0.5 cm wound depth adds realistic wound base detail at close clinical assessment range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eManufactured from durable, life-like silicone with tapered edges that blend naturally onto skin or manikin surfaces. Hand painted — minor variation in appearance between units should be expected. Tone 01 Light shown in product images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAll TraumaSim silicone wounds are self-adhesive, washable, and reusable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\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":48230419398878,"sku":"80-2300147","price":113.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2232\/5125\/files\/Ulcer_LegArterial1.jpg?v=1781066729","url":"https:\/\/tacmedaustralia.com.au\/products\/traumasim-ulcer-leg-arterial","provider":"TacMed Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}