What is a C.A.T Tourniquet?
The Combat Application Tourniquet® is a small and light weight one-handed tourniquet that occludes arterial blood flow in an extremity.
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 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.
When Every Second Counts
The C.A.T GEN7 includes a re-design of 6 key components:
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SINGLE ROUTING BUCKLE: Decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, simplified training with single protocol application standards.
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WINDLESS ROD: Increased diameter, enhanced strength, aggressive ribbing improves grip.
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WINDLASS CLIP: Bilateral beveled entry, rapid windlass lock, bilateral buttress, added strength.
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WINDLASS STRAP: New reinforced strap, grey color for tactical considerations (Black only).
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STABILIZATION PLATE: Reinforced, beveled contact bar, improved comfort.
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FREE-MOVING INTERNAL BAND: Patented band within a band, truly even distribution of circumferential pressure
Who Should Use a C.A.T Gen7
C.A.T Tourniquets are currently carried by Emergency First Responders in New Zealand. However, more and more it is recognized that the C.A.T could be a life-saving tool for anyone who comes across a situation where there is life-threatening bleeding. If you work in industries such as agriculture, forestry, or the building sector where there is the chance of severe bleeding injury, we encourage you to “Carry a C.A.T”. Or if you enjoy outdoor pursuits such as hunting, having a CAT in your pack could save a life. Remember, if someone has severed a main artery, they could bleed out in as little as 3 minutes.
Practice, Practice, Practice!
It is easy to apply the C.A.T Tourniquet. When facing a high-stress situation, however, you should already know what to do, so take the time to practice in advance. Learn how to apply it one-handed to yourself or to another person's extremity. Multiple sessions on applying the C.A.T will build up muscle memory so when you are in a real high-stress moment, your training will kick in and make the deployment much faster and easier. Just watch the videos and get practicing!
Available in black, orange, and blue (training tourniquet).
Make Sure You Buy A Genuine C.A.T Gen7
Don't be fooled by a fake!
There are cheap replicas out there that cost less and look very similar. But saving money on a life-saving tool is nonsense. The last thing you need to happen is for your tourniquet to break when you are in a critical situation.
Genuine C.A.T Tourniquets are made by C.A.T Resources and only supplied through licensed distributors.
Pharmaco Medical + Emergency is the only licensed C.A.T GEN7 distributor in New Zealand.
So give the imposters a miss and stay safe out there!
Videos
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Common Q & A's
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The Different Generations
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Applying To Your Own Leg
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Applying To Your Own Arm
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Applying To Patient's Arm
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Applying To Patient's Leg
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Application Q&A'S