TB 147 COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET

Question 1

TB 147 COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET

The C-A-T comes in three colors:

• Orange - EMS I Fire
• Black- Law Enforcement I Military
• Blue- For Training Purposes Only

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Question 2

TB 147 COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET

According to the Los Angeles County EMS Agency, tourniquets are approved for use by EMTs and Paramedics when direct pressure with elevation has failed to control external hemorrhage from an extremity. Tourniquets may be used early on if the rescuer determines that the bleeding cannot be controlled with other measures.

If bleeding is uncontrolled with one tourniquet, then a second tourniquet may be applied proximal to the first tourniquet. In this scenario, do not remove the first tourniquet.

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Question 3

TB 147 COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET

DO NOT apply tourniquet over a joint.

Ensure bleeding has stopped and distal pulses are absent after the application of a tourniquet.

Once a tourniquet is applied it should not be loosened or removed without physician approval.

Reassess patient at least every 5 minutes.

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Question 4

TB 147 COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET

Using an ink pen document on the tourniquet’s Windlass Strap the time the tourniquet was applied.

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Question 5

TB 147 COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET

The CAT can be re-ordered using the Supply Requisition System (SRS).

Answer 5

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