Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T)

The 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 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 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. Product Enhancements: Windlass rod is twice as strong as before with an increased diameter and improved grip Reinforced windlass clip & highly visible security tab includes a writeable area to record the time of application Featuring NAR's Red Tip Technology® with a red elliptical tip to assist user in locating and threading during application Special Features:The Fastest, Safest, Most Effective Prehospital Field Tourniquet Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper & lower extremities by the U.S. 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 Awarded as one of the "œTop 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 BRAND MAY VARY / PRODUCT MAY VARY FROM IMAGE Dimensions: Packaged: L 6.5 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in. Open Length: 37.5 in. REF: [NOR300001BK]