Description

The CAT Combat Tourniquet utilizes a durable windlass system with a free-moving internal band providing true circumferential pressure to the extremity. Its unique dual securing system avoids the use of screws and clips which can become difficult to operate under survival stress or where fine motor skills are compromised.
Features:

1. True, one-handed application tourniquet ,used by both conventional and Special Operation forces
2. Proven to be **0% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper & lower extremities
3. Can be self-applied or applied by a fellow first responder
4. Quickly controls life-threatening extremity bleeding
5. Designed to perform in all weather conditions
6. Small and cost-effective
7. Tourniquet for IFAK bag

1. A durable windlass system with a free moving internal band provides true circumferential pressure to the extremity.
2. Once adequately tightened, bleeding will cease and the windlass is locked into place
3. A hook and loop windlass retention strap is then applied, securing the windlass to maintain pressure during casualty evacuation
4. With unique dual securing system, CAT can be operated even under survival stress or where motor skills are compromised

1. Apply tourniquet proximal to the bleeding site and place the wounded limb through the band loop.
2. Pull the band very tight and fasten it back on itself.
3. Adhere the band around the limb.
4. Twist the rod until bright red bleeding stops.
5. Place the rod inside the clip and lock.
6. Check bleeding condition, apply additional tightening next to the tourniquet and reassess if massive bleeding continues.
7. Adhere band over the rod inside the clip around the limb.
8. Secure the rod and band with the strap, transport reassess, record applied time on white strap if possible.

1. Military: Modern military soldiers rely on the tourniquet to stop arm or leg blood flow due to injury on the battlefield
2. Law Enforcement: Police personnel as first responders use the tourniquet to save lives at accident scenes across the U.S.
3. Fire Service: Firefighters use the tourniquet to administer life-saving first aid for serious accident injuries
4. EMS: Emergency Medical Service (EMS) teams use the military tested and approved C-A-T® tourniquets for their trauma scene needs