the combat application tourniquet® (c-a-t®) (patent pending) is a small and lightweight one-handed tourniquet that completely occludes arterial blood flow in an extremity.
the c-a-t® uses a self-adhering band and a friction adaptor buckle to fit a wide range of extremities combined with a one-handed windlass system.
the windlass uses a free moving internal band to provide true circumferential pressure to an extremity. the windlass is then locked in place; this requires only one hand, with the windlass clip™.
the c-a-t® also has a hook-and-loop windlass strap™ for further securing of the windlass during patient transport.
the c-a-t® has revolutionized battlefield care for the military user, given its isr (institute of surgical research) confirmed effective function and its lightweight (59 grams) design, less than ½ the weight of like products. soldiers have come to rely on its compact design and ease of storage (folded 6 inch length) as they prepare to enter combat.
combat application tourniquet®
instructions pdf
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this link to the c-a-t video instruction page.