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Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T)

Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T)

Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T)
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Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T)
  • Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army
  • Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper & lower extremities by the U.S. Army’s Institute of Surgical Research
  • Featuring NAR's Red Tip Technology™ with a red elliptical tip to assist user in locating and threading during application
  • Reinforced windlass clip & highly visible security tab includes a writeable area to record the time of application
Noted as the best prehospital tourniquet in the February 2008 supplement of The Journal of Trauma

The C-A-T® is a true one-handed tourniquet proven to be 100% effective by the U.S. Army’s Institute of Surgical Research. Tests proved that the C-A-T® completely occluded blood flow of an extremity in the event of a traumatic wound with significant hemorrhage.

The C-A-T® utilizes a durable windlass system with a free-moving internal band providing true circumferential pressure to the extremity. Once adequately tightened, bleeding will cease and the windlass is locked into place. A Hook and Loop strap is then applied, securing the windlass to maintain pressure during casualty evacuation. The C-A-T®’s 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.

Product Enhancements:
  • Windlass rod is twice as strong as before with an increased diameter and improved grip
  • Reinforced windlass clip & highly visible security tab includes a writeable area to record the time of application
  • Featuring NAR's Red Tip Technology® with a red elliptical tip to assist user in locating and threading during application
Special Features:
  • Awarded as one of the “Top 10 Greatest Inventions” by the U.S. Army
  • Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army
  • Used by both conventional and Special Operation forces
  • Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper & lower extremities by the U.S. Army’s Institute of Surgical Research
  • True, one-handed application tourniquet
  • Quickly controls life-threatening extremity bleeding
  • Recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care
  • Designed to perform in all weather conditions
  • Small and cost-effective
Dimensions:
  • Packaged: L 6.5 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in.
  • Open Length: 37.5 in.
  • Weight: 2.7 oz