Medical - NAR Cat Tourniquet (Older Gen)
North American Rescue (NAR) Generation 6 Combat Application Tourniquet.
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.
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. In 2005, the Combat Application Tourniquet® was selected as one of the Army's top 10 greatest inventions and is recognized as one of the foremost advancements in prehospital care during the Global War on Terror with an estimated 1,850 lives saved.
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.
FEATURES:
- Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army
- Proven to be 100 effective in occluding blood flow in both upper and lower extremities
- Featuring NAR's signature red tip technology elliptical tab providing added visual clues during application
- Bilateral windlass clip for rapid windlass lock and bilateral buttress for added strength
- Windlass strap sonic welded to clip for constant contact providing safe windlass security and a place to document the application time
- Signature red elliptical tip (Red Tip Technology) provides visual cue during application
- Patented free-moving internal band for true evenly distributed circumferential pressure
- Designed to perform in all weather conditions
- Open Length: 37.5"
- Weight: 2.7 oz.
- NSN 6515-01-521-7976
