Which Trauma Scheme (ABCDE, MARCH, …) have you been teached / used?

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FiaOlleDog said: ↑
Thanks @RogerStenning for highlighting both schemes here.

If I compare it side-by-side it doesn’t seem to have major differences in addressing the most critical life functions:
Address massive bleeding: X or C – M
Secure airway: A – A
Provide breathing: B – R
Provide circulation (CPR): C – C
Address any other major issue: D – H
Take care of not immediately life threatening issues: E – _
So the most important thing is to stop massive hemorrhage to “keep the red stuff” inside the body, followed by making sure that the red stuff circulates to have it carry oxygen to the cells and co2 from the cells – ideally provide fresh oxygen through external ways (resuscitator).

Did I miss something?
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So for R in your comparison. R is not providing breaths it’s treating penetrating chest trauma, needle decompression of tension Pneumothorax type interventions.

unfortunately in a battle field situation when bullets are flying and people are dying. There is no time to do AR or CPR and unfortunately you will need to triage who are going to survive or not

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maillet282 said: ↑
So for R in your comparison. R is not providing breaths it’s treating penetrating chest trauma, needle decompression of tension Pneumothorax type interventions.

unfortunately in a battle field situation when bullets are flying and people are dying. There is no time to do AR or CPR and unfortunately you will need to triage who are going to survive or not
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If there’s Pneumothorax, and if your regulations/laws permit non-paramedic/non-licenced persons to do that, yes, needle decompression is king. If you AREN’T, then it’s back to basics and whever you can do to make the patient comfortable until professional help arrives – that’s the situation we have here in the UK, dammit.

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