Which of the following is not part of PMARCHPAWS?

• A. Tourniquet
• B. Airway
• C. Wounds
• D. Splinting

Answer: (B)

PMARCHPAWS focuses on rapid hemorrhage control and casualty stabilization in the field, prioritizing bleeding control, wound care, and immobilization. A tourniquet fits squarely in this sequence because stopping life‑threatening bleeding is the top priority and a tourniquet is a primary tool for that. Treating wounds and dressing them is another central task in this approach, since keeping wounds clean and controlled helps prevent further complications while you move the casualty to safety. Splinting aligns with immobilizing fractures to prevent additional injury and to facilitate evacuation, which is a key part of stabilizing the patient in the field. Airway management, while crucial, is addressed within a different portion of the overall trauma care framework, or earlier in the sequence, rather than as part of the PMARCHPAWS subset. That’s why the option involving airway is not considered part of PMARCHPAWS.