Chemical injuries
Many chemical injuries occur with common chemicals found in the home. They often involve splashes in the eyes or inhaling fumes when performing tasks like cleaning, painting and...
Dehydration
In case of dehydration, the body needs to ingest more fluid immediately. Occasionally, hospital treatment with a drip is required. The condition is most common among young...
Drowning
A person who is drowning is usually unable to call for help. But you can save lives by learning about safety in the water and practising CPR.
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...
Burns
A superficial burn usually heals by itself, but if you are severely burnt you will need hospital treatment. The severity of the injury depends on, among other things, how much of...
Bleeding
If you notice someone bleeding severely, it is important that you act quickly. Here you can find information about what you need to think about.
Cardiac arrest
In the event of cardiac arrest, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain. After just a few minutes, the body's important organs suffer from a lack of oxygen. Sudden cardiac...
Life-threatening injuries
Here, we have listed information from Swedish authorities about how to help another person who suffers from serious injuries.
Nuclear accidents
A major nuclear accident can have serious consequences for both people and the environment. At nuclear power plants, safety always comes first. All nuclear facilities are extra...
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...