*TB 147- Combat Tourniquet

Question 1

What color Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) is used in-field by fire personnel?

Answer 1

Orange

Question 2

If bleeding is uncontrolled with one combat application tourniquet, then a second tourniquet may be applied ______ (proximal or distal?) to the first tourniquet.

Answer 2

Proximal

Question 3

After applying the combat tourniquet, ensure bleeding has stopped and distal _____ are absent. Using an ink pen, document time of application on tourniquet’s windlass strap.

Also, reassess patient at least every ___ minutes

Answer 3

Pulses

5 min

Question 4

The Combat Application Tourniquet can be re-ordered how?

Answer 4

SRS

Question 5

What color Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) is used for training purposes?

Answer 5

Blue