Emergency Tourniquet Cat Combat, black

The Black Combat Tourniquet is an essential medical device designed for one-handed operation to completely occlude blood flow in an extremity. Its robust windlass rod effectively twists the internal band to halt blood flow, while the free-moving internal band ensures true circumferential pressure. The windlass clip adds extra strength, securing the rod firmly in place for extended periods.

• 100% Effective: Ensures complete occlusion of blood flow.
• Reliable Quality: High-quality construction reduces the risk of release or mechanical failure.
• Easy Application: Designed for quick and simple use.
• Lightweight Windlass: Easy to carry and operate.
• Repairable: Can be maintained and repaired for long-term use.
• Padded Back: Provides additional comfort for the skin.

Since 2004, the tourniquet has been issued to over one million military personnel.  Its effectiveness as a life-saving instrument for our military soldiers on the battlefield has played a significant role in improvement of modern warfare combat injury medical care.  Soldiers now take comfort in the fact that they will go to battle with a proven design combat medical care tool in their possession.  They may even elect to carry 2 or more tourniquets with them in the event of a warfare disaster.

It has been shown that the risk of having to amputate a limb because a tourniquet was applied is not really an issue, while blood loss is among the most common reason for the loss of life. This has changed the approach to tourniquets and instead of the last option to treat limbic hemorrhage, they are now pretty much the first thing you do. There's not an IFAK on the market today which doesn't include a CAT.