Airway obstruction
If someone chokes and cannot breathe normally, it is important to intervene quickly. Airway obstruction can lead to oxygen deprivation, cardiac arrest and life-threatening...
Reserve power and the “Styrel” system
There are several reserve power plants in Sweden, but they are far from sufficient to meet the full normal demand for electricity. Styrel means “steering electricity to...
Helping children to process difficult experiences
Just like adults, children who have experienced something difficult may continue to feel unwell for some time afterwards. A child need not have suffered trauma themselves.
Grief and anxiety
Most of us have experienced something difficult at some point in our lives. Major events can trigger grief or crisis. We may also need to support someone close to us who is...
Shock and loss of consciousness
Medical shock can be caused by factors such as excessive bleeding, a severe infection, a severe allergic reaction, or injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Anyone in medical...
Fractures
Broken bones, known as fractures, usually occur if someone falls or collides with something. If you have fallen, are in pain, and cannot use your arm or put weight on your leg or...
Frostbite
Frostbite occurs when a part of the body has cooled down so much that the blood is not circulating through it. It is most common for exposed areas such as hands, feet, ears, nose...
For foreign nationals and dual citizenship
Foreign nationals can in some cases get support from Swedish foreign authorities, if the live in Sweden. Here, we list information about international travel for those with a...
Food in a crisis
It is important to have extra food at home that provides sufficient calories. Choose foods which can be prepared quickly, do not require much water or cooking and can be stored...
Home preparedness
In the event of a crisis, help will first go to those who need it most. You should plan to be able to manage without the help of society for a week or longer. It can take some...