Emergency services Lorraine

A network of general practitioners, SOS Médecins handles medical consultations without vital emergencies. For home visits, the wait can be long because appointments are prioritised according to the urgency of the case. On the phone, the medical team is very professional, attentive and accustomed to emergencies and will be able to advise and even reassure you... For vital emergencies, it is preferable to contact the SAMU, which is more suitable. In case of doubt, when explaining the symptoms you will automatically be directed to the right service. It is preferable to give preference to your doctor during his consultation hours so as not to saturate the emergency services.

In collaboration with the ARS (Accueil et Réinsertion Sociale), the SAMU social intervenes on request and makes rounds to help people in a very vulnerable situation in order to direct them to shelters. In winter, the teams are reinforced in order to help as many people as possible. If you are or if you see someone in great difficulty and in need of immediate assistance, call 115 without delay. Each call is analyzed and if possible places are found in a reception center or a care center according to the needs. The ARS and the various affiliated associations do a remarkable job.

Referencing and documenting products likely to be the cause of intoxication and identifying all drugs are the two missions of the Poison Control and Toxicovigilance Center of the Nancy CHRU. This is a true reference center among the nine existing in France. In addition to its research role, the center is on call 24 hours a day to provide information and assess the risks of products to which you have been exposed. In case of a life-threatening emergency, dial 15. The anti-poison center will advise you on what to do.