Last night I attended a first aid course.
Unless the person I am assisting is unconscious the right thing to do is ask them what they want. If they are in pain, their preferred position. And what they want me to do to help.
Here are the principles I took from the session:
Preserve life.
Prevent deterioration
Promote recovery
Take immediate action
Don’t put yourself in danger.
Meet people where they are. Ask. “What can I do to help?”
Avoid getting emotionally involved in their problems.
Be open to getting help
First aid, is a life skill. We would do well to remember the principles. And then apply them to life.