MARCH notes for Trauma

Question 1

M -

Answer 1

Stop massive bleeds in big pipes

Question 2

A -

Answer 2

Get a patent airway

Question 3

R -

Answer 3

• See if you get good respirations with airway
• Assess pelvic stability
• Sweep across chest for GSW/Punctures with tiger claw
• Sweep across back for exit wounds
• Check for step offs
• Credit card sweep
• Prep spine board
• Prep pelvic wrap

Question 4

C -

Answer 4

Check CSMs

Carotid and peripheral pulses

Big pipes to small pipes

Address bleeds with wraps

Question 5

H -

Answer 5

Check head for detailed DCAP-BTLS

Treat for Hypothermia