Distance Learning Training Product
Combat Application Tourniquet ® System (CATS) |
| Identification/ Product Number |
081-CATS TVT 8-473 |
| Title | Combat Application Tourniquet ® System (CATS) |
| Approval Date |
081-CATS: 25 September 2004 TVT 8-473: 30 March 2005 |
| Supersedes | NA |
| Proponent | Headquarters, US Army Medical Department Center and School ATTN:MCCS-Z 2250 Stanley Road Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-6100 |
| Distribution Restrictions |
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. |
| Foreign Disclosure Restrictions |
Course is releaseable to students from all requesting foreign countries without restrictions. |
| Document Type | Multimedia for Distributed Learning |
| Category | Individual Education / Training Products |
| Distance Learning Availability |
Web |
| Purpose/ Scope |
Extremity hemorrhage continues to be the leading cause of death on the battlefield and the nature of wounding caused by Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and Vehicle Born IEDs are significant contributors to this fact. The Combat Application Tourniquet ® System (CATS) (NSN 6515-01-521-79766) is the tourniquet of choice for issue to individual Soldiers. It is lightweight, easy-to-use, and could be the primary factor in saving a life on the battlefield. Training in the use of CATS is available in multiple forms: a video, a multimedia Training Support Package (TSP), and a printable instruction sheet. These materials will provide combat troops with accurate, curent information on CATS and will give Soldiers a step-by-step look at how to use this life-saving device. |
| Prerequisite |
None |
| How to Access Product |
TVT 8-473 Extremity Hemorrhage Control (Runtime: 28 min 17 sec) 081-CATS Training Support Package CAT ® Instruction Sheet (.pdf) |