TRAUMAKIT EDU GSW training kit is a silicone model of a leg gunshot wound designed for practising the control of massive bleeding in conditions close to real ones. The model allows you to simulate active bleeding, so the Participant can practise different bleeding control techniques and develop precision and speed of action.
The design makes it possible to run training scenarios involving lower limb injuries. The kit is used in tactical medicine courses (TCCC, TECC, TEMS), in medical rescue courses (PHTLS, ALS) and in advanced first aid courses, where mastering life-threatening bleeding matters.
The transport case contains: 1 × silicone leg gunshot wound trainer, 6 × compressed training gauze, 1 × roll of training gauze, 1 × artificial blood bag with a tube and stopper, 1 × absorbent pad and 1 × stand with a key. TRAUMAKIT EDU GSW training kit enables the simulation of active bleeding from a leg gunshot wound.
Why choose the TRAUMAKIT EDU GSW training kit for practising bleeding from the leg?
Practising on a large model allows you to move from theory to practice. The silicone wound is 29 cm high and weighs 3.5 kg, so the Trainee works on an object of clearly visible size, not on a small section. The ability to simulate active bleeding means the exercise is not limited to simply applying a dressing. An instructor who chooses the TRAUMAKIT EDU GSW training kitgets a model focused on lower limb injuries.
The kit is focused on lower limb injuries, so the instructor can build scenarios around one specific type of injury. The training gauzes, compressed and roll, allow practice with dressing material, and the bag with a tube and stopper handles the artificial blood system.
How to practise controlling massive bleeding from a limb
In a scenario using the TRAUMAKIT EDU GSW training kit, it is worth following the sequence from the current ERC guidelines: first assess the safety of the scene, then call for help on 999 or 112, then apply direct pressure to the wound. When bleeding from a limb is life-threatening, applying a tourniquet is practised. Action taken by a bystander can decide whether the casualty survives, which is why repeating these steps matters.
Before the exercise, you need to prepare the artificial blood bag with the tube and stopper and place the model on the stand. The kit also includes an absorbent pad. You will find a detailed discussion of how to deal with bleeding in the article Chapter II – Massive bleeding – first aid.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What are the dimensions and weight of the TRAUMAKIT EDU GSW training kit?
The wound is 29 cm high and weighs 3.5 kg. The case measures 42 × 37 × 21 cm, and the whole kit weighs 7.6 kg.
What is the wound model made of?
The leg gunshot wound trainer is made of silicone.
What courses is this kit suitable for?
For tactical medicine courses (TCCC, TECC, TEMS), medical rescue courses (PHTLS, ALS) and advanced first aid courses.
