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The CAT tourniquet is the benchmark CE tourniquet for firefighters and police officers!

Checking for bleeding is one of the first actions to take when faced with any injured patient. It corresponds to C for catastrophic bleeding, also called M for massive bleeding or X for coagulation factor 10.

Any bleeding must be stopped. When faced with anyone who is bleeding: Press, Extend, Alert and Cover!

Like the SOFT TACTICAL tourniquet, it comes from the military field and allows the tourniquet to be applied by oneself, using only one hand.

Description:

- Very effective in effectively stopping arterial bleeding.

- Possible installation on an arm or a thigh.

- CE standard tourniquet.

- Bar pressure resistance: 470 N.

- Bar deformation resistance: 17.7 mm.

- The compression bar is designed for a good grip thanks to its double gripping cone.

- To facilitate the placement of the tourniquet, the end of the band is yellow. Even in a dark environment, thanks to this warm color, you will be able to locate the tip to stop the bleeding.

A tourniquet should always be ready for use!

General instructions for using the CAT tourniquet:
1- Fully open the tourniquet and pass the tourniquet around the injured limb between the bleeding wound and the heart (at the root of the limb for the general public and according to the training received for trained professionals).

2- Pull the strap tightly and secure the device by folding it back on itself.

3- Tighten around the arm, do not block the compression bar or the locking system.

4- Rotate the compression bar on itself until the bleeding stops.

5- Secure the compression bar in the locking system. Bleeding is stopped.

6- Secure the free part of the strap over the compression bar by passing the locking system to secure the entire device.

7- Close the white gripping band over the locking system.

Leg bleeding: use with 2 hands.
1- When the tourniquet is used on a leg, it must be placed on the thigh between the bleeding wound and the root of the limb. Pass the movable strap around the thigh. Pass the free end through the inner return loop.

2- Then, pass the movable strap through the outer return loop, then by friction, the strap will tighten.

3- Pull the strap firmly around the thigh and lock the device by grasping the strap on itself.

4- Rotate the compression bar on itself until the bleeding stops.

5- Lock the compression bar in the upper return of the locking system. Bleeding is stopped.

6- Close the white gripping band over the locking system.

Using the friction loop
When manually wearing the tourniquet, or when the tourniquet is too dirty, use the special shape of the friction buckle to secure the strap.

1- Pass the free end of the movable strap through the inside of the buckle.

2- Then go back through the outer back of the buckle, so that the gripping strap is firmly positioned.

3- Tighten the gripping strap, tightened inversely.

IMPORTANT

Indicate the time and date of application on the white band - Never loosen an applied tourniquet - Call for medical assistance (112) - Lay down and cover the victim.

Precautions for use:
1- Single use. Dispose of after use.

2- The use of this tourniquet requires trained medical or first aid personnel.

3- Read the instructions carefully before use.

4- Medical waste: dispose of in accordance with local regulations for the treatment of medical waste.

5- Must not be disposed of in household waste.

Storage:
Store at a temperature between 5°C and ~30°C, relative humidity not exceeding 80%, away from corrosive gases and in a ventilated room.

If these conditions are met, the validity is 5 years.

Dimensions:

Open length: 66 cm.

Folded length: 15.5 cm.

Width: 4 cm.

Folded thickness: 3 cm.

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