TB 147 - Combat Tourniquet

Question 1

The what is an approved device that can be used my LAFD members in situations where a tourniquet is indicated?

Answer 1

C-A-T (combat application tourniquet)

Question 2

The CAT is currently being used by who with documented effective results?

Answer 2

US military

Question 3

What other agencies also use the CAT?

Answer 3

LAPD Metro, LACoFD, and FBI

Question 4

The CAT uses what to fit a wide range of range of extremities combined with a one handed windlass system?

Answer 4

Self adhering band with friction adapter buckle

Question 5

The windlass uses a free moving what to provide circumference pressure to an extremity?

Answer 5

Internal band

Question 6

Using only one hand, the windlass is locked in place with the a what?

Answer 6

Windlass clip

Question 7

What is used to further secure the windlass?

Answer 7

Hook and loop windlass clip

Question 8

What 3 colors does the CAT come in?

Answer 8

Orange, black and blue

Question 9

The orange CAT is used by who?

Answer 9

EMS/fire

Question 10

The black CAT is used by who?

Answer 10

Law enforcement and military

Question 11

The blue CAT is used by/for who/what?

Answer 11

Training purposes only

Question 12

According to the Los Angeles County EMS Agency, tourniquets are approved for use by who when direct pressure with elevation has failed to control external hemorrhage from an extremity?

Answer 12

EMTs and paramedics

Question 13

If bleeding is uncontrolled with one tourniquet, then a second tourniquet may be applied where to the first tourniquet?

Answer 13

Proximal

Question 14

If applying a second tourniquet, should you remove the first tourniquet?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

When using the tourniquet, twist the rod until bleeding has stopped or until what is obliterated?

Answer 15

Distal pulse

Question 16

For small extremities, continue adhering that what over the rod?

Answer 16

Band

Question 17

Apply tourniquet where to bleeding site as close as possible to injury?

Answer 17

Proximal

Question 18

Should you apply the tourniquet over a joint?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

What must be taken to prevent potential damage to nerves, muscles, blood vessels, and soft tissue which may result in further injury and loss of the extremity?

Answer 19

Caution

Question 20

Once a tourniquet is applied it should not be loosened or removed without who’s? approval

Answer 20

Physician

Question 21

Reassess patients at least every how many minutes?

Answer 21

5 minutes

Question 22

While tourniquets have been shown to be safe and effective in stopping life-threatening hemorrhage from extremity wounds, what?
should always be attempted first prior to the application of a tourniquet?

Answer 22

Direct pressure

Question 23

Using a what, document on the tourniquet’s Windlass Strap the time the tourniquet was applied?

Answer 23

Ink pen

Question 24

The initial distribution of CATs will be how many per company and rescues?

Answer 24

1

Question 25

Where can additional CATS be ordered through?

Answer 25

SRS