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Description
Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT)
Certified North American Rescue CAT Tourniquet distributor.
The Combat Application Tourniquet®, introduced to U.S. Army in 2005 is a true one-handed tourniquet, widely credited with decreasing mortality rates due to extremity exsanguination by 85%. After an exhaustive study, the U.S. Army Institute of Research deemed it to be 100% effective.
Following extensive field reviews, the CAT GEN7 has been completely re-designed, making it the most effective Combat Application Tourniquet to date. The new CAT GEN7 is simpler to use thanks to a single application protocol, single buckle routing system and further improvements to its components and construction.
Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper & lower extremities by the U.S. Army's Institute of Surgical Research.
The CAT Tourniquet is also available in a Blue Trainer version.
The CAT tourniquet is included in many Rescue Essentials medical kits.
CAT Tourniquet Product Improvements
- NEW Single Routing Buckle for faster application, decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, and simplified training with single protocol application standards
- Reinforced windlass rod with increased diameter for enhanced strength and aggressive ribbing for improved grip
- Bilateral windlass clip for rapid windlass lock and bilateral buttress for added strength
- Enhanced windlass strap changed to tactical gray and sonic welded to clip for constant contact providing safe windlass security and a place to document the application time
- Reinforced stabilization plate with beveled contact bar
- Signature red elliptical tip (Red Tip Technology®) provides visual cue during application
- Patented free-moving internal band for true evenly distributed circumferential pressure
CAT Tourniquet 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
- Protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253
CAT Tourniquet Application Instructions
- Insert injured limb through loop of the CAT tourniquet.
- Place CAT tourniquet 2"-3" above the point of bleeding, apply directly on the skin if possible.
- Pull band to tighten and secure with velcro - up to, but not over the windlass clip. The loop should be tight enough that the tips of 3 fingers cannot fit under the band.
- Twist the windlass rod until bleeding stops.
- Secure the rod in the windlass clip.
- Confirm that the bleeding has stopped.
- Wrap the tail of the velcro strap over the windlass rod (under the windlass clip) and around to secure the rod.
- Wrap the windlass retention strap over the top of the clip to secure.
- Record time of application on the retention strap.
Specifications
- Dimensions 6.5" H x 2.4" W x 1.5" D (packaged)
- Dimensions 37.5" H (open)
- Weight 3.04 oz
Contents
Videos
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Learn How to Apply the CAT Tourniquet to Yourself #bethedifference #tourniquet #ansi #osha
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Learn how to apply the CAT Tourniquet on a leg #bethedifference #ANSI #OSHA #workplacesafety
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Reviews
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CAT Tourniquet
Friggin AWESOME TQ!! NAR is such a reputable name in the medical supplies field! I completely trust this tourniquet to save my life or my wife and children's lives! I 100% endorse this product and will HIGHLY recommend this to all my fellow shooters and preppers! THANKS NAR!!
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Reliable, good quality
Very good quality, easy to apply, does not break, as many other cheaper versions
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Worth Every Dime
I unfortunately recently had a need to use one of these and I was very happy I had it with me. As a first responder I find that this item specifically is an amazing and well worth it resource that you should always have while on the job.
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5 Stars
Bought the orange one. Looks good out of the package. Folds up fairly tight. It's a CAT so I hope I never have to review it's functionality.
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Tourniquet
Fantastic quality
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Tourniquet
I did a lot of research and chose this one as being the best I could get, It is for my Trauma kit, hope I never have to use it.
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COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET (CAT) - GEN 7
As described, added to my IFAK. Fast shipping !
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CAT7 Tourniquet
Great product. Great service.