FOOTHILL COLLEGE
CAT Tourniquet
Candidate Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Examiner Name and Signature: _________________________________________________________
Time Started: __________ Time Ended: __________ Points: _____/10 PASS/FAIL (Circle One)
| Points Possible | Points Awarded | |
| Applies direct pressure to wound | 1 | |
| EXAMINER STATES: Bleeding does not stop | ||
| Slides the wounded extremity through the loop of the Self-Adhering Band or wraps around extremity | 1 | |
| Positions the C-A-T above the simulated wound site, leaving at least 2 inches (if possible) of uninjured skin between the C-A-T and the wound site. Pulls tight and secures strap to velcro. | 1 | |
| Twists rod until bleeding stops (distal pulse is absent if applicable) | 1 | |
| Locks rod in place with the windlass clip, secures rod with strap and then attaches velcro tab appropriately | 1 | |
| Marks patients forehead with “T”, notes time of application | 1 | |
| Properly positions patient | 1 | |
| Administers oxygen therapy | 1 | |
| Prevents heat loss | 1 | |
| Indicates need for immediate transportation | 1 |
Points Possible: 10 Total Points Awarded_______________
Critical Criteria
☐ Failure to ensure proper seal of pocket mask.
☐ Failure to effectively ventilate patient.
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