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Question 1

Indications for CAT

Answer 1

• Severe bleeding from limb despite firm, direct and sustained pressure
• Bleeding from a limb that is life threatening
• Severe bleeding from a limb when the bleeding cannot be reached
• Crush injury of a limb that is trapped under a weight for more than 60 minutes

Question 2

Contraindications and cautions of CAT

Answer 2

None

Question 3

Application of CAT

Answer 3

• Put CAT ON
• Leave wound exposed
• Document application and limb baselines pre and post