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.
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.
DDS Team Notes:
The NAR Combat Application Tourniquet is overall one of the best bleeding control devices on the market today. Its simple, fast, and reliable giving the user complete confidence whether it be for self or buddy aid. Some of the DDS Team members have first hand experience using this tourniquet in real world situations and it performed as it was intended without fail. Overall this is without a doubt one of the best medical trauma tools available, and it is our highest recommended tourniquet on the market.