North American Rescue NOR300023 C-A-T Combat Application Tourniquet, Rescue Orange

North American Rescue NOR300023 C-A-T Combat Application Tourniquet, Rescue Orange

• Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army
• Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper and lower extremities by the U.S. Army's Institute of Surgical Research
• Featuring NAR's Red Tip Technology with a red elliptical tip to assist user in locating and threading during application
• Reinforced windlass clip and highly visible security tab includes a writeable area to record the time of application

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.<br><br>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.<br><br>The patented Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) featuring the proprietary red tip design and the mechanical advantage of a band within a band has been the Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army since 2005.