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...
Poisoning
Poisoning accidents in the home can be caused by things such as household chemicals, medicines, alcohol, tobacco and plants. Never wait for symptoms to appear if you suspect...
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...
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.
Anxiety support
Here we have gathered information and resources for those feeling anxious or depressed. The web information is mostly in Swedish but you can use English when contacting most...
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...
Power outages
Major power outages are fairly unusual in Sweden, but may occur because of storms, large amounts of snowfall, or technical failures. Major power outages affect not only lights...
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...
Snowstorms and extreme cold
Extreme cold can lead to problems during power cuts and when the heating isn’t working. Keep informed about weather forecasts and weather warnings and be prepared for wintry road...
Terrorism and deadly force attacks
The risk of being affected by a terrorist or other deadly attack is very low. But it is important to know what to do if the worst happens.