definition for: #CasSim

CasSim: Stands for Casualty Simulation whereby live actors, SimBodies or High Fidelity Trauma Mannequins (SimMan 3G Trauma) are made up, by professional makeup artists, to present with hyper realistic injuries. Typically called moulages. These simulated injuries range from blast to flash burn, GSW to stab wounds, massive arterial bleeding to open fracture wounds. Medically trained persons, of all abilities, are put under significant pressure and through in a variety of scenarios in controlled and monitored training environments.