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Chris Weatherman AKA Angery American reviews the pros and cons of the most common tourniquets on the market.
C-A-T Tourniquet Review
The Combat Application Tourniquet or C-A-T is a compact, lightweight tourniquet that can be self-applied using just one hand. Its windlass system provides true circumferential pressure to an extremity to occlude blood flow in the event of a traumatic wound with a significant hemorrhage. The C-A-T has become the tourniquet of choice for many operational groups and is highly recommended by trauma medics.
While the C-A-T can be applied one handed, it’s an all or nothing application. If you get interrupted or slip in the middle of application, the tension will unwind and you will have to start over.
R.A.T.S. Tourniquet Review
The Rapid Application Tourniquet or R.A.T.S. contains a solid vulcanized rubber core surrounded with a nylon sheath. Its unique locking mechanism makes it a simple and incredibly fast tourniquet to apply to yourself or others. It also has the advantage of being able to be used on small diameter limbs like those of a petite female, small child or even pet. If you get interrupted while applying, you can quickly attach to the cleat and continue to add tension when you are freed up again.
RevMedx Tourniquet Review
RevMedx Tourniquets really shine when it comes to one-handed use. They include a “Bite Strap” to keep the tourniquet from slipping while being applied. The rachet action lets you quickly add tension with only one hand, and allows you to pick up where you left off in case of interruption or slippage.
Check out this article on using and staging tourniquets, including improvised ones.
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41 comments
Great to have. Hope its never needed
In interested in a revmed tq. I generally have CAT and Swat T tq in all my kits.
Honestly, never considered needing one. So…that’s probably not good.
I just have a couple of cravats.
I was fortunate to helped develop training materials for the US Army’s rollout of the C.A.T. across the Army. Wonderful device and the folks who developed the device were very accomplished and knowledgeable. Whichever tourniquet you choose to carry, learning how to use it is crucial. Pick one and keep it handy.
I want to start training for trama and start taking classes soon. What would be recommended for the most effective tourniquet?
The three tourniquets shown in the video all have their different uses. The RevMex is awesome but you’ll want something like a R.A.T.S. if you have small children.
Great video
i should really start carrying one
Use only if direct pressure will not
i carry ec all but tourniquet
outstandstanding info
Good info.
I have a cat in each fak, including car, shop, bathroom, battle belt
Great video for an essential piece of gear.
I had a CAT tourn. in a FirstAid kit I bought for my Jeep. Witnessed a bad crash and I gave it to save the guy from a bad arm injury. It stabilized him but his chest injury killed him. I really need to get more, if anything I am glad I am reminded of this.
Great info, thank you
Been carrying and training with CATs for 8 years. Will continue to do so, though it does take up a lot of space in most civilian clothes (especially in the summer). Good info on all of them.
always carried the CAT but interested in checking out the RAT
I carry pretty much all but the tourniquet.
I don’t carry a tournequet but I should. I have the rest of a military ifak though
I just recently learned how to use hasty tourniquets and feel more comfortable in implementing them in my EDC setup
Carry a CAT-T in my cargo pocket. Been looking at the RATS as I think it would be easier, just thread through the belt loops.
need to carry..not currently doing so.
I carry 2 RATS tourniquets 1 on my body 1 in my car with a trauma kit and quick clot. I like the RATS its easy to apply to self or others, can fit any limb from large to very small.
I had the opportunity to test the Recon Medical gen 3 tourniquet recently and they seem just as good as the CAT1. Also they are half the price.
I have taken a wilderness first aid course and this would be excellent to add to the kits you’d use.
I need to add more, just to have close by.
Might need to get my hands on a Rat
I’m a RATS guy. My son knows how to use them as well.
I need to start carrying a legit tourniquet soon.
I like the RevMedx, but I hope I never have to use one.
I carry one RAT but need another
I carry the tourniquet that my hospital uses
I still need a good tourniquet, and training.
I have a huge combat medic bag that I carry. There are a few different tourniquets in the bag but the above mentioned are all awesome
Have one rats but def need another and maybe add a cats as well to round out my gear
I carry 3 CAT,s-better be prepaired.
I do not usually carry one but always have an adjustable belt in case of an emergency
I don’t carry one.
I think the revmedx would be of best use
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