What are the steps in controlling bleeding when a patient has a knife embedded inside of their arm?

Stop Bleeding. Apply direct pressure on the cut or wound with a clean cloth, tissue, or piece of gauze until bleeding stops. ...
Clean Cut or Wound. Gently clean with soap and warm water. ...
Protect the Wound. Apply antibiotic cream to reduce risk of infection and cover with a sterile bandage. ...
When to Call a Doctor.

The first step you will need to take is to take the knife out. If it’s a very deep wound you may want to reconsider this step though. After you take the knife out, you should grab a clean cloth and apply a lot of pressure with it on the wound. After this step try getting medical help or call 911.