A patient is bleeding heavily from a wound on the forearm, you should:

When a patient is bleeding heavily from a wound, the immediate priority is to control the bleeding.

The best initial action is to apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth or bandage. This

helps to stem the flow of blood and allows time for clotting to begin. Elevating the limb can also help

reduce blood flow to the area, but applying direct pressure is the primary and most effective

method. Tourniquets are used only as a last resort when direct pressure and elevation do not control

the bleeding.

Reference:

American Red Cross First Aid Manual

Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured (AAOS)