CAT ® Combat Application Tourniquet ® GEN 7 - black or orange

The tourniquet can also be applied with one hand in an emergency.

1. Fold the CAT™ so that the strap forms an O-shaped loop. Then place the CAT™ above the bleeding towards the trunk. To do this, pass the injured limb through the O-shaped loop of the Velcro strap.
2. Tighten the strap so that only two fingertips can fit between the tourniquet and the limb. Then connect the Velcro surfaces firmly together.
3. Now turn the gag until the bleeding stops and the pulse can no longer be felt below the wound site.
4. Secure the toggle under the clamping hook. Check the bleeding and pulse again - if necessary, increase the pressure by turning the gag further.
5. Now place the end of the strap over the toggle and clamp hook and secure both with the safety Velcro. Then, if possible, note the time of installation.

Whether in company first aid or emergency rescue, when purchasing the CAT Tourniquet, remember that the system may only be used by trained personnel and in life-threatening emergency situations - and other rescue measures, such as a pressure bandage, do not promise success. Traumatic amputations can be a use case.

Due to the intended use, please pay attention to the guaranteed manufacturer's certificate when purchasing a tourniquet. Poor quality plagiarism may not be able to build up the necessary pressure and may constantly loosen or tear. Don't endanger the life you are trying to save again.

According to current research, there is evidence, according to the ERC (European Resuscitation Council), that the use of binding systems (tourniquets) can be useful for serious injuries with severe blood loss. If a company has decided to introduce tying systems into company first aid due to the particular risk situation, the use must be instructed and practiced regularly.” (Source: DGUV – First Aid Department / May 2017).