C-A-T Combat Application Tourniquet - Blue TRAINER
The C-A-T is a true one-handed tourniquet proven to be 100% effective by the U.S. Armys 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 Velcro strap is then applied, securing the windlass to maintain pressure during casualty evacuation. The C-A-Ts 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. New Features include a Windlass Rod 2X as strong with increased diameter and improved grip, Re-enforced Windlass Clip & highly visible Security Tab with writable area to record the time of application, and Red elliptical tip to assist user in locating and threading during application.Noted as the Best Prehospital Tourniquet in the February 2008 Supplement of The Journal of Trauma