Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT)

The Fastest, Safest, Most Effective Prehospital Field TourniquetNoted as the best prehospital tourniquet in the February 2008 supplement of The Journal of TraumaKey DetailsS. ArmyArmy’s Institute of Surgical ResearchNEW Single Routing Buckle for faster application, decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, and simplified training with single protocol application standardsIncludes reinforced windlass, stabilization plate, windlass clip and writeable windlass security strapFeaturing NAR's signature Red Tip Technology® elliptical tab providing added visual clues during applicationAdditional DetailsTests 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 patented 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 windlass retention 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.Army since 2005. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253.

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The Fastest, Safest, Most Effective Prehospital Field Tourniquet

Noted as the best prehospital tourniquet in the February 2008 supplement of The Journal of Trauma

Key Details

• S. Army
• Army’s Institute of Surgical Research
• NEW Single Routing Buckle for faster application, decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, and simplified training with single protocol application standards
• Includes reinforced windlass, stabilization plate, windlass clip and writeable windlass security strap
• Featuring NAR's signature Red Tip Technology® elliptical tab providing added visual clues during application

Additional Details

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 patented 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 windlass retention 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.

Army since 2005. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253.

Key Details

• S. Army
• Army’s Institute of Surgical Research
• NEW Single Routing Buckle for faster application, decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, and simplified training with single protocol application standards
• Includes reinforced windlass, stabilization plate, windlass clip and writeable windlass security strap
• Featuring NAR's signature Red Tip Technology® elliptical tab providing added visual clues during application

Additional Details

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 patented 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 windlass retention 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.

Army since 2005. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253.

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