Burn moulage made easy (and cheap).

Area of Science:

• Medical simulation
• Emergency medicine training
• Moulage techniques

Background:

• Moulage is essential for creating realistic training scenarios.
• Simulated patients enhance participant immersion and learning.
• Creating convincing injuries like burns can be challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present accessible techniques for creating simulated burns and blisters.
• To provide guidance on using readily available materials for moulage.
• To improve the realism of medical simulation mannequins.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing standard makeup products for skin discoloration and texture.
• Employing toilet paper and adhesive to construct simulated blisters.
• Layering materials to achieve depth and visual accuracy for burn effects.

Main Results:

• Demonstrated effectiveness of makeup and toilet paper in creating realistic burn and blister effects.
• Achieved visually convincing results on mannequins.
• Provided a cost-effective and practical moulage solution.

Conclusions:

• Simple, accessible materials can produce high-fidelity moulage for burns.
• These techniques enhance the realism and effectiveness of medical simulation.
• Moulage artists can readily implement these methods to improve training outcomes.