Stop the Bleed Part 2 Tourniquet

Handout for Tourniquet Application:

Source of material for steps How to Use a Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT)

Step 1: CAT Terminology

1. Friction Adapter Buckle

2. Windlass Rod

3. Windlass Clip

4. Windlass Strap

5. Omni-Tape Band

Step 2: Place Injured Extremity Through the Loop of the Omni-Tape Band

NOTE: You may have to thread the Omni-Tape Band through the Friction Adapter Buckle if it was not done so already.

Step 3: Place the CAT Approximately 2-4 Inches ABOVE the Injury