2-4 inches above
In the area of two to four inches above the wound. The everpresent Corpsman will be their momentarily. He is busy at the moment with a sucking chest wound.
With a properly applied tourniquet (i.e. "Pull the band very tight..." - per the instructions), you will not need to turn the windlass more than 3 rotations to achieve full occlusion of blood flow to the extremity.
When it is not practical or feasable to use a Combat Action Tourniquet or CAT
when using a tourniquet is not feasible.
when using a tourniquet is not feasible.
Immediately apply the Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT)
It's placed above the injury site
Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT)
The Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) should be applied as soon as you identify a severe limb injury with life-threatening bleeding. It is essential to tighten the tourniquet until the bleeding stops, usually within one minute. If bleeding does not cease, you may need to reposition or reapply the tourniquet higher up on the limb. Always seek medical help immediately after applying a tourniquet.
When it is not practical or feasible to apply the Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT)
until the bleeding stops
Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT)