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How small of a limb does the CAT work on
How Small of A Limb Does The CAT Work on?
Why do we mark the time
Why do we mark the time?
How does a tourniquet work
How Does A Tourniquet Work?
2-3 Inches VS High and Tight: Where to apply the tourniquet
2-3 Inches VS High and Tight: Where to apply the tourniquet
General Exclusion Order
General Exclusion Order Blocks Importation of Counterfeit Tourniquets
How does a chest seal work
How Does A Chest Seal Work?
Needle Decompression: What's Under The Surface?
Needle Decompression: What's Under The Surface?
Mini Trauma Sheet Overview
Mini Trauma Sheet Overview
What’s New in TCCC? (May 2026 TCCC Update) Pt.1
What’s New in TCCC? (May 2026 TCCC Update) Pt.1
Recent Articles
  • 2 CAT colors
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    What is the difference between the colors of the CAT

    Why is it important to remove the slack out of a tourniquet before you start tightening?
  • What should you take hunting
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    What should you take hunting?

    Hunting season's coming up, so what should you take with you for emergencies?
  • Slack in the CAT
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    Slack In The CAT

    Why is it important to remove the slack out of a tourniquet before you start tightening?
  • Why do we mark the time
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    Why do we mark the time?

    Why do we mark the time when we place a tourniquet? Initially, marking that time on the tourniquet allows that next level of medical care to know when that tourniquet was placed and if it's safe to remove.
  • How small of a limb does the CAT work on
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    How Small of A Limb Does The CAT Work on?

    North American Rescue's NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles) helps us understand just how small of a limb the Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T®) will work on - which is a pediatric-sized limb.
  • Kaolin Vs Chitosan
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    Kaolin vs Chitosan in Hemostatics

    Hemostatic gauze options are designed to help stop bleeding faster than traditional gauze. The two most common clotting assistance is through Kaolin or Chitosan. North American Rescue's NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles) takes a quick minute to help you understand the difference between these two options.

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