What first aid helps a person in shock?

Lay the person down and raise the legs if no injury prevents it.

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  1. Lay them down and slightly raise the legs ✔
  2. Have the person walk around
  3. Give the person a hot drink

Why: Lay the person down and slightly raise the legs unless this causes pain, injury, or breathing trouble. Call 911 for suspected shock.

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Answer: Lay them down and slightly raise the legs. Lay the person down and slightly raise the legs unless this causes pain, injury, or breathing trouble. Call 911 for suspected shock.

  1. Mayo Clinic Shock First Aid www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-shock/basics/art-20056620
    Lay the person down. Prop up the legs slightly
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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