Official North American Rescue Blog

Understand the best option for placement of the CAT tourniquet based on the situation, injury, and training available.

Demonstration of how to apply the C-A-T Tourniquet and explanation of how it works to stop the flow of blood.

Implementation of these guidelines resulted in: Lower intubation rates, Higher BVM only rates, > likelihood of SpO2 of 100%, Greater reversal of hypoxia, Lower rate of hyperventilation.

The C-A-T® is a single-use medical device and has no shelf life as long as it remains unused, in protective packaging, and stored in a dry, dark, climate-controlled space.

Why is it important to remove the slack out of a tourniquet before you start tightening?

Hunting season's coming up, so what should you take with you for emergencies?