livräddning

Livräddning refers to actions taken to prevent loss of life and to rescue people in danger. The term covers both preventive measures to reduce risk and active response when danger is present. Common domains include water rescue, medical first aid, and urban or wilderness rescue operations. Lifesaving work often involves trained professionals such as lifeguards, paramedics, and firefighters, as well as volunteers organized by rescue societies or coast guard services.

Key components include risk assessment, scene safety, and calling emergency services. In Sweden, the standard emergency number is 112. Once on scene, responders prioritize life-saving procedures: check for responsiveness and breathing, perform CPR if needed, control bleeding, and provide warmth while awaiting advanced care. In water or flood situations, rescuers use flotation devices, throw lines, rescue boats, and inflatables to reach and retrieve victims without unnecessary risk to themselves.

Preventive measures include swimming lessons, use of life jackets, supervision, weather and water-condition awareness, and avoiding alcohol during water activities. Training programs in CPR, first aid, and water-rescue techniques are widely offered by municipal services, Red Cross organizations, and rescue societies.

Organizationally, lifesaving in Sweden involves the Swedish Sea Rescue Society, the coast guard, and municipal emergency services, often coordinating under national civil protection frameworks. International guidelines for CPR and first aid guide many of these practices.