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

The Combat Application Tourniquet® or simply CAT is a one-hand ligation system for congesting or briefly interrupting blood flow in emergency situations, particularly in tactical casualty care. The tourniquet can be applied to all extremities using an individually adjustable strap. The winch system (band with toggle) tensions a freely movable inner band to prevent the flow of arterial blood into the extremity. All you need to do is fix the toggle under a clamping hook. During transport, the CAT™'s Velcro fastener provides additional security. The Combat Application Tourniquet® (CAT®.) is one of the most well-known and widely used tourniquets in the world. The CAT tourniquet is recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) and is used by the military, police, fire departments, civil rescue services, but now also in operational first aid and in private sets. It helps to efficiently prevent massive blood loss in the event of serious injuries to the extremities. The CAT Tourniquet is a useful addition to the OnFire IFAK Pouch and OnFire Tactical IFAK .

• CAT™ tourniquet tying system
• Bleeding control for tactical emergencies
• Simple bridge buckle for quick application
• Toggle made of sturdy plastic
• Velcro for fixation
• Can be marked with setting time
• Unopened: 15 x 6 x 4 cm
• Weight approx. 76 g
• NSN: 6515-01-521-7976

Tourniquet instructions

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.

Buy a CAT tourniquet – what is important?

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.

CAT tourniquet in company first aid

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).