Tourniquet | Combat Application Tourniquet C.A.T.

A Tourniquet is used for deadly bleeds management in life threatening situations.

We recommend you have a tourniquet in your first aid kit, in your garage, chainsaw kit and is a great addition to any extreme sport!

Tourniquet Description:

The C-A-T® GEN 7 has a single routing buckle system that (1) allows for extremely fast application and effective slack removal (2) Simplified training with single protocol directions for all applications.

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.

C-A-T® GEN 7 REQUIREMENTS DRIVEN ENHANCEMENTS & ADVANTAGES:

1 - Single Routing Buckle:

• Faster application and effective slack removal resulting in decreased blood loss and fewer windlass turns to achieve arterial occlusion
• Simplified training with single protocol directions for all applications

2 - Windlass Rod:

• Increased diameter for enhanced strength
• Aggressive ribbing for improved grip

3 - Windlass Clip:

• Bilateral bevelled entry for rapid windlass lock
• Bilateral buttress for added strength

4 - Windlass Strap:

• Sonic welded to clip for constant contact
• Colour changed to Gray for tactical considerations (Black C-A-T Only)

5 - Stabilization Bar:

• Reinforced, bevelled contact bar maintains the plate's integrity and decreases skin pinching;

6 - Free-moving Internal Band:

• Patented band within band
• True evenly distributed circumferential pressure