The paramedic has control of an arterial bleed to the distal portion of the left arm with direct pressure. The patient has a blood loss of about 500ml. Which position would be the most appropriate for the patient?
1) Supine with the injured arm on the patient's chest
2) Semi-Fowlers with the injured arm held on their abdomen
3) Recovery position with the injured arm placed at the patient's side
4) Recovery position on their left side with the injured arm placed downwards