TOURNIQUET - DEFCON 5

Searching for hemorrhage is one of the first actions to take with any injured patient. It responds to C for catastrophic hemorrhage, also called M for massive bleeding or X for the 10 factor of coagulation.

Any bleeding must be stopped. Faced with anyone who is bleeding: Press, Extend, Alert and Cover!

It comes from the military field and allows you to apply the tourniquet yourself, using only one hand.

Description:

- Very effective in stopping arterial bleeding.

- Can be placed on an arm or thigh.

- CE standard tourniquet.

- Bar pressure resistance: 470 N.

- Bar deformation resistance: 17.7 mm.

- The compression bar is designed for a good grip thanks to its double grip cone.

- To facilitate the positioning of the tourniquet, the end of the band is yellow. Even in a dark environment, thanks to this warm color, you can locate the tip to stop the bleeding.

A tourniquet should always be ready for use!

General instructions for using the CAT tourniquet:

1- Open the tourniquet well and pass the tourniquet around the injured limb between the bleeding wound and the heart (at the root of the limb for the general public and according to the training received for trained professionals).

2- Pull the strap firmly and secure the device by folding it over itself.

3- Tighten around the arm, do not block the compression bar or the locking system.

4- Rotate the compression bar on itself until the bleeding stops.

5- Secure the compression bar in the locking system. The bleeding is stopped.

6- Secure the free part of the strap above the compression bar by passing the locking system to secure the entire device.

7- Close the white grip band above the locking system.

Leg bleeding: use with 2 hands

hands.

1- When the tourniquet is used on a leg, it must be placed on the thigh between the bleeding wound and the root of the limb. Pass the mobile strap around the thigh. Pass the free end through the inner return loop.

2- Then, pass the mobile strap through the outer return loop, then by friction, the strap will tighten.

3- Pull the strap firmly around the thigh and lock the device by gripping the strap on itself.

4- Rotate the compression bar on itself until the bleeding stops.

5- Lock the compression bar in the upper return of the locking system. The bleeding is stopped.

6- Close the white grip band above the locking system.

Using the friction cycle

When manually wearing the tourniquet, or when the tourniquet is too dirty, use the special shape of the friction buckle to secure the strap.

1- Pass the free end of the mobile strap through the inside of the buckle.

2- Then go back through the outer rear of the buckle, so that the grip strap is securely positioned.

3- Tighten the grip strap, tightened inversely.

IMPORTANT

Indicate on the white band the time and date of application – Never loosen an applied tourniquet – Call medical assistance (112) – Lie down and cover the victim.

Precautions for use:

1- Single use. Dispose of after use.

2- The use of this tourniquet requires trained medical or first aid personnel.

3- Read the user manual carefully before use.

4- Medical waste: to be disposed of in accordance with local regulations on the treatment of medical waste.

5- Must not be disposed of in household waste.

Storage:

Store at a temperature between 5°C and ~30°C, relative humidity not exceeding 80%, away from corrosive gases and in a ventilated room.

If these conditions are met, the validity is 5 years.

Dimensions:

Open length: 66 cm.

Folded length: 15.5 cm.

Width: 4 cm.

Folded thickness: 3 cm.

Weight (Kg): 0.10