Emergency Numbers – Basel – Ask the Nurse
Text contributed by Alison Snow (Registered Nurse), long time supporter of the BCT
Here is a list of important emergency numbers to keep on hand:
- Fire: 118
- Police: 117
- Ambulance: 144
- Poisons (Tox Zentrum): 145
- Rega – Swiss Air Rescue: 1414
- Single European Emergency: 112
- UKBB (Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel): 061 704 1212 – Paediatric Emergencies < 18 Years
- On-Call Paediatrician UKBB: 0900 712 712 – Calls cost 3.23 CHF/min
- Universitäts Basel: 061 265 2525 – Adult emergencies and > 16 years
- Kantonsspital: Liestal: 061 925 2525, Brudelholz: 061 436 3636 and Laufen: 061 400 8080
- Spital Dornach: 061 704 4444
- Medix Toujours (adult and children over two years) – Basel: 061 500 1100; Pratteln: 061 825 9090
- Dental Emergencies: 061 281 4767
- Emergency Pharmacy: 061 263 7575
Consider whether your child would know what to do in times of emergencies.
Subsequently, it’s always a good idea to have a chat with your children about what they can do in an emergency, what numbers they can call and so on.
Discussion topics could, for instance, include: When to call, who to call and what to say.
When to call?
The answer may vary but can consist of instances when there’s a fire, someone is very sick or has had an accident, etc.
Who to call?
See the extensive list above. Below are the primary emergency numbers in Switzerland:
- Fire: 118
- Police: 117
- Ambulance: 144
- Poisons emergency: 145
- Rega – Swiss Air Rescue: 1414
- The single European number for all emergencies: 112
What to say?
Discuss with your child what to say, considering the possible answers to crucial questions such as:
- What is the emergency?
- What happened?
- Where are you?
- What is your address?
- Who needs help?
Finally, you might want to consider downloading a free app called ECHO SOS on your mobile phone that you can use in any emergency.
The app will locate you and send the appropriate emergency service.
Editor’s note: We previously featured this article in the BCT‘s Parenting newsletter (2021) – We have edited it to meet the blog’s format.
