Well done, Keith; I would have done the same. A trained first aider wont mess up, and as I'm sure you know, a first aider asks the person if he or she is conscious if they want help. If they say yes, you help. If unconscious - its a judgment call.

By the way, my point is to congratulate you on doing what you thought best. I'm also wondering whether St John Ambulance has any presence here in Qatar. I found their training to be superb when I did Level III in South Africa.

Best regards,
Lance