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Placing a victim in the shock position helps to increase blood return to the heart:
- Lay victim on back. Don't place pillow under head.
- Elevate legs (if not painful) above the heart level or a minimum of 8 - 12 inches / 20 - 30 centimeters above head level.
- Cover to maintain body temperature and keep victim comfortable.

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