Synthetic self-adhesive skin tissue, method of making same and uses thereof for medical training

A synthetic skin tissue comprising:

• a lower adhesive surface that is self-adhesive on human skin, and wherein the lower adhesive surface is configured for a repeated detachable application on a mannequin or a standardized patient;
• and
• an upper training surface comprising a single-component acetoxy-cure silicone rubber displaying a simulated wound;
• wherein said synthetic skin tissue is composed of a platinum catalyst silicon, a siloxane polymer silicone, and a low-viscosity deadener;
• and
• wherein the low-viscosity deadener represents about 28% weight to about 38% weight of the combined weight of the platinum catalyst silicone and siloxane polymer silicone.

A kit for the manufacture of a synthetic skin tissue, comprising:

• a platinum catalyst silicone comprising a platinum-based catalyst;
• a siloxane polymer silicone comprising polymethylhydrosiloxane;
• a low-viscosity deadener;
• and
• instructions for mixing the platinum catalyst silicone, the siloxane polymer silicone and the low-viscosity deadener in a proper ratio for the manufacture of said synthetic skin tissue,
• wherein the low-viscosity deadener represents about 28% weight to about 38% weight of the combined weight of the platinum catalyst silicone and siloxane polymer silicone.

A method of forming a synthetic skin tissue, the method comprising:

• providing a platinum catalyst silicone having between 0.001% and 0.01% weight of a platinum-based catalyst;
• providing a siloxane polymer silicone having between 5% and 20% weight of polymethylhydrosiloxane;
• providing a low-viscosity deadener;
• mixing the platinum catalyst silicone, the siloxane polymer silicone and the low-viscosity deadener, the platinum catalyst silicone and the siloxane polymer silicone being in a 1:1 weight ratio, the low-viscosity deadener being in a quantity of between 28% to 38% weight of the combined weight of the platinum catalyst silicone and siloxane polymer silicone, thereby forming a mixture;
• pouring the mixture into a mold;
• curing the mixture, thereby forming the synthetic skin tissue;
• and
• removing the synthetic skin tissue from the mold,
• wherein the pouring step is carried out within 15 minutes of the mixing step.