Research into trauma simulations at Camp Johnson, Ft. Bragg, and Ft. Campbell revealed deficiencies in the existing technology, which was limited to makeup and low-fidelity wound replicas. The initial set-up for a training session required hours of preparation, and each scenario resulted in damaged makeup. The wounds were not realistic, had low-quality fasteners, and provided no ability to perform the medical interventions.
Techline’s development team attacked these problems in a multidisciplinary approach. The team included a Navy Corpsman, Pathologist, Polymer Chemist, Engineers, and Artists. Every wound was designed for clinical accuracy, appearance, functionality, and durability. The result was the first Wearable Wound Simulations® kit, now found in every branch of the military.
The Wearable Wounds Simulations® are made of reinforced silicone and have features such as packable cavities, impaled objects, or bleeding that can be treated. Every device is researched, designed, handcrafted, inspected, packed and shipped from Techline’s Willow Grove, PA facility.