The MARCH-PAWS Trauma Reference Card is a wallet-sized, matte laminated card built for paramedics, combat medics, and tactical responders who need the assessment sequence at hand on scene. The card sets out each step of the MARCH-PAWS framework so you can move through a major trauma patient without missing a critical intervention.
What does MARCH PAWS stand for?
- M Massive haemorrhage
- A Airway
- R Respiration
- C Circulation
- H Head injury and Hypothermia
- P Pain
- A Antibiotics
- W Wounds
- S Splinting
MARCH PAWS is a tactical trauma assessment mnemonic used to prioritise life-threatening injuries in the order they are most likely to kill the patient, starting with catastrophic bleeding and working through to splinting.
Features:
- Wallet-sized format that fits in a pouch, ID holder, or back pocket
- Matte laminated finish for durability and glare-free reading
- Clear layout of the MARCH-PAWS sequence for rapid on-scene reference
- Suited to paramedics, tactical medics, defence personnel, and students
Who it suits: paramedicine and nursing students learning trauma assessment, clinicians wanting a quick prompt, and tactical or remote-area responders who need a checklist they can rely on under pressure.
This card is a memory aid only and is not to be taken as prescriptive for clinical practice. Local practice guidelines must be adhered to at all times.