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Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T®)

Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T®)

$49.00 USD
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  • 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 
Noted as the best pre-hospital tourniquet in the February 2008 supplement of The Journal of Trauma 
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. 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 patented 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 windlass retention 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

  • NEW Single Routing Buckle for faster application, decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, and simplified training with single protocol application standards 
  • Reinforced windlass rod with increased diameter for enhanced strength and aggressive ribbing for improved grip 
  • Bilateral windlass clip for rapid windlass lock and bilateral buttress for added strength 
  • Enhanced windlass strap changed to tactical gray and sonic welded to clip for constant contact providing safe windlass security and a place to document the application time 
  • Reinforced stabilization plate with beveled contact bar 
  • Signature red elliptical tip (Red Tip Technology®) provides visual cue during application 
  • Patented free-moving internal band for true evenly distributed circumferential pressure

SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Awarded as one of the “Top 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 
  • Protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253
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