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Heat stroke: catching it in timeCaribbean heat gives no warning. Which signs to watch for and when to get help.
Dizziness, hot dry skin, confusion: heat stroke is a real emergency on the island, especially for visitors who have not acclimatized.
Drink water, find shade and - at the first warning sign - call the emergency room. One call too many beats one hour too few.
A fracture on vacation? What to do firstImmobilize it, keep weight off it, and get to the hospital with someone alongside you.
A fall on the pier or off a scooter need not ruin more than a day. Immobilizing the area, keeping weight off it and getting assessed early is what makes the difference.
The hospital has orthopedics, imaging and an operating room in the same building: diagnosis and treatment require no transfers.
Looking for hours and operational updates? They are in the hospital notices.
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