Combat Application Tourniquet® (CAT)
Combat Application Tourniquet® (CAT)
The Critical Difference Severe extremity arterial hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death on...
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The Critical Difference
Severe extremity arterial hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield and in prehospital trauma scenarios. Traditional improvised wraps or substandard tourniquets often fail to achieve rapid arterial occlusion, slipping or losing tension under high stress and movement.
The Combat Application Tourniquet® (CAT) is the world's most widely fielded and recognized extremity hemorrhage control device. Recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC), the CAT utilizes a durable windlass system with a patented free-moving internal band to deliver true circumferential pressure, halting life-threatening blood loss in seconds.
The Problems We Solved:
- Preventable Extremity Mortality: Delivers rapid, reliable arterial occlusion to stop severe limb bleeding fast.
- Single-Handed Self-Aid Challenges: Purpose-built for rapid one-handed self-application if the responder is injured.
- Pressure Loss & Slippage: Heavy-duty windlass and locking clip system maintain continuous compression during transport.
- Treatment Tracking Gaps: Features a high-visibility, writeable time strap to record application time for downstream surgical teams.
Lightweight, compact, and battle-tested, the CAT is trusted worldwide by military personnel, law enforcement, EMS providers, industrial safety teams, and prepared civilians. It is an indispensable component of every IFAK, duty rig, range bag, and emergency vehicle kit.
Key Features
Product Details
- Product Combat Application Tourniquet® (CAT)
- Category HEMORRHAGE CONTROL
- Brand 6:8 Medical Solutions
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