A construction worker has a metal rod impaled in his right forearm. Assessment of the injury indicates heavy bleeding from around the impaled object. Which one of the following should you do first?

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The first priority in a situation with heavy bleeding is to control the bleeding. Therefore, applying direct pressure around the rod would help control the bleeding until the patient can receive further medical attention. Placing a tourniquet is a last resort option and attempting to remove the metal rod should not be done by anyone other than a trained medical professional. Applying pressure on the rod to stabilize it should only be done after direct pressure has been applied to control bleeding.

A Construction Worker Has a Metal Rod Impaled in His