the Samu de la Manche is on the verge of saturation

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L’ex Basse-Normandie knows a clear increase of the respiratory infections. The flu is particularly present in the Channel and the holiday gatherings accelerated the propagation of virus.

It is especially this seasonal illness which currently affects the activity of the services of EMERGENCIES of the department and hospitals, Covid cases being more marginal.

At the Saint-Lô hospital, the wearing a mask made its return to healthcare services on December 23, 2024. During Christmas week, the Memorial establishment experienced a progression of hospitalizations. “We are used to these winter tensions. We recorded a high number of patients but we did not need to open additional beds,” it is indicated locally. The pressure doesn't go down yet.

The Centre-Manche public hospital is also the headquarters of Samu 50 which manages emergency calls (the 15) for the department. There, the scenario of previous years was repeated during the end-of-year holiday period. “Things are not changing and working conditions for Samu teams are difficultdeplores Dr Thomas Delomas who heads this service. We have a explosive activity with the numerous leaves of absence of liberal doctors. »

2,100 calls in one day

Patients call the Samu, as city doctors' offices are closed or understaffed. “We recorded up to 2,100 calls in one day, Thursday December 26, reports Dr Delomas. We were almost saturation of telephone lines Samu. We found solutions for everyone but the teams are on edge. »

A certain weariness is felt, the organization of care between public and private, at this time of year, lacking in collective spirit.

It's always the same causes. We take the same ones and start again. We can't see the end of the tunnel!

Even today, many calls concern cases of the flu. Hospitalizations mainly affect “elderly people”, people with fragile health who need respiratory assistance. “This night was hellreports the director of Samu who was on duty alongside the mobilized personnel. We don't have any more beds. We have a series of crisis meetings. »

The flu epidemic is far from over. “We are on a rising wave. » There is still time to get vaccinated to escape bed and fever in the coming weeks. “The vaccine helps reduce contamination and serious forms. » A second wave is not excluded by the end of winter.

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