CAT Tourniquet

C-A-T Combat Application Tourniquet (Generation 7)
 
C-A-T Combat Application 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
 
The patented 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 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.