CAT Tourniquet
The Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) is a small and lightweight one-handed tourniquet that completely occludes arterial blood flow in an extremity.
The CAT 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 CAT also has a Hook-and-Loop Windlass Strap for further securing of the windlass during patient transport.
A tourniquet makes a significant difference in a life or death situation. The CAT tourniquet design offers the same benefits to EMS users as it has over the past 3 years for America’s military soldiers. And it comes in a day-glo, bright orange color to provide a confirmed visual aid that an emergency tourniquet has been used on the accident victim. Easy to store (folded 6” length), lightweight (59 grams) and effectively adhered during patient transport, it is a necessary medical tool for use by the trained emergency response team. Saving lives is the primary function of the CAT, and it has a proven track record.
