C-A-T Combat Application Tourniquet, Safety Orange

Description

Haemhorrage Control in Combat Situations The Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) is a small and lightweight one-handed tourniquet that completely occludes arterial blood flow of an extremity in the event of a traumatic wound with significant haemorrhage. True circumferential pressure is provided to the extremity via the windlass system with a free moving internal band that the CAT incorporates. Once tightened, the windlass is locked in place when bleading has ceased.The CAT also has a Velcro Windlass Strap for further securing of the windlass during patient transport. Quickly controls life-threatening extremity bleeding Small and lightweight Cost effective Can be stored easily on the side of your belt. NSN: 6515-01-521-7976 This model is a CAT - Combat Application Tourniquet in Orange