What does MARCH stand for?

What does MARCH stand for?

• A. Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Head injury/Hypothermia
• B. Move, Assess, Render Aid, Check for Signals, Halt
• C. Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Head injury/Hypothermia
• D. Mayhem and Rescue, Check, Heal

Answer: (C)

MARCH prioritizes the steps that save lives first in traumatic care. The first focus is Massive hemorrhage because uncontrolled bleeding is the most immediate and preventable killer in trauma, so stopping severe bleeding comes before anything else. Once bleeding is under control, secure the Airway to ensure the person can breathe and receive oxygen. If the airway is clear, assess and support Respiration to maintain adequate ventilation. After breathing is stabilized, address Circulation to sustain blood flow and manage shock while continuing to control bleeding. The final consideration is Head injury/Hypothermia, aiming to protect the brain and prevent body temperature from dropping, which can worsen outcomes. This order—Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Head injury/Hypothermia—reflects the standard mnemonic used in tactical and civilian trauma care. Other options don’t follow this sequence or describe unrelated steps.

MARCH prioritizes the steps that save lives first in traumatic care. The first focus is Massive hemorrhage because uncontrolled bleeding is the most immediate and preventable killer in trauma, so stopping severe bleeding comes before anything else. Once bleeding is under control, secure the Airway to ensure the person can breathe and receive oxygen. If the airway is clear, assess and support Respiration to maintain adequate ventilation. After breathing is stabilized, address Circulation to sustain blood flow and manage shock while continuing to control bleeding. The final consideration is Head injury/Hypothermia, aiming to protect the brain and prevent body temperature from dropping, which can worsen outcomes. This order—Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Head injury/Hypothermia—reflects the standard mnemonic used in tactical and civilian trauma care. Other options don’t follow this sequence or describe unrelated steps.