TB 147 - Combat Tourniquet Flashcards
The what is an approved device that can be used my LAFD members in situations where a tourniquet is indicated?
C-A-T (combat application tourniquet)
The CAT is currently being used by who with documented effective results?
US military
What other agencies also use the CAT?
LAPD Metro, LACoFD, and FBI
The CAT uses what to fit a wide range of range of extremities combined with a one handed windlass system?
Self adhering band with friction adapter buckle
The windlass uses a free moving what to provide circumference pressure to an extremity?
Internal band
Using only one hand, the windlass is locked in place with the a what?
Windlass clip
What is used to further secure the windlass?
Hook and loop windlass clip
What 3 colors does the CAT come in?
Orange, black and blue
The orange CAT is used by who?
EMS/fire
The black CAT is used by who?
Law enforcement and military
The blue CAT is used by/for who/what?
Training purposes only
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?
EMTs and paramedics
If bleeding is uncontrolled with one tourniquet, then a second tourniquet may be applied where to the first tourniquet?
Proximal
If applying a second tourniquet, should you remove the first tourniquet?
No
When using the tourniquet, twist the rod until bleeding has stopped or until what is obliterated?
Distal pulse
For small extremities, continue adhering that what over the rod?
Band
Apply tourniquet where to bleeding site as close as possible to injury?
Proximal
Should you apply the tourniquet over a joint?
No
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?
Caution
Once a tourniquet is applied it should not be loosened or removed without who’s? approval
Physician
Reassess patients at least every how many minutes?
5 minutes
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?
Direct pressure
Using a what, document on the tourniquet’s Windlass Strap the time the tourniquet was applied?
Ink pen
The initial distribution of CATs will be how many per company and rescues?
1
Where can additional CATS be ordered through?
SRS
