Moulage and emergency drill makeup: realistic casualties for training
Wounds, fractures, burns or bleeding that make triage practice real. Emergency drills, medical training, fire brigades and civil protection.
- Moulage that follows each casualty's clinical script
- Wounds, fractures, burns, bleeding, amputations
- Washable materials that hold up under handling
- Mass-casualty drills
In an emergency drill, makeup is information for the team that’s practising. The medic reaching the casualty has to see the bleeding and know it’s arterial, see a burn and know its degree. I do moulage for emergency drills and training in Catalonia and across Spain with that in mind.
What I prepare
Wounds and trauma
Cuts, penetrating wounds, open or closed fractures. Bruises. Amputations. In the location and at the severity the script sets.
Burns
First to third degree, chemical, electrical. Distributed so the team can practise assessing the body surface affected.
Bleeding
Arterial, venous, capillary. With artificial blood that behaves believably and washes out of clothes and skin.
Clinical signs
Pallor, cyanosis, sweating. Shock. What a team needs to see to classify without being told.
How I work a drill
- I receive the casualty list with each clinical script and triage priority.
- I prepare materials and prosthetics for each injury.
- On the day I arrive before the start and make up casualties in blocks.
- I stay through the exercise for touch-ups and clean everyone up at the end.
Who it’s for
Emergency services, fire brigades, civil protection. Red Cross, hospitals, medical training centres. Schools and universities. Companies and sites with a self-protection plan (PAU) that have to run their yearly drill. Town councils.
I also do realistic wounds for film and theatre: SFX and prosthetic makeup. For groups of extras with quick wounds, zombie walks.
FAQ
What is moulage?
Simulated injury makeup for medical training and emergency drills. Each casualty wears the injuries set out in their clinical script, with the severity and location the responding team has to identify.
How do you work from the casualty script?
You send me the casualty list with injuries and triage priority. I prepare each one so the injury is visible and consistent: arterial bleeding isn't made up the same way as a bruise.
Do the materials survive handling?
Yes. Wounds are sealed to withstand moving, bandaging, stretchers or extended time outdoors. I use water-based products and latex or gelatine prosthetics that come off with water or remover.
How many casualties can you prepare?
It depends on the complexity of each casualty and how many are on the list. A simple casualty is quicker than one with prosthetics. With the script and the drill's schedule I'll tell you what I need.
What is a self-protection plan (PAU) drill?
In Catalonia, the plan d'autoprotecció (PAU) is the document that sets out how a site or activity responds to an emergency: who raises the alarm and how the building is evacuated. The drill is the practical rehearsal of that plan. With made-up casualties, first-response teams also practise triage and first aid on top of the evacuation.
When is an emergency drill mandatory for my company?
It depends on your activity and whether you have a self-protection plan. Check with your health and safety adviser or civil protection. I take care of the casualties.
Do you work under confidentiality?
Yes. Drills usually keep the scenario under wraps until the day. I don't publish photos or details without the organisation's permission.