Caribbean Beaches such as Aruba are without a doubt among the best in the world. Beautiful long stretch beaches, with a soul-warming sun, crystal-clear waters and whit or even pink sand. Essential Health Supplies believes prevention is the best option for keeping safe and health while enjoying the beaches in Aruba. Here are some safety tips:
In Aruba, almost all beaches have no lifeguard so you need to seek advice before you swim.
Swimming alone is not safe. Never swim alone.
Make sure you always have enough energy to swim back to shore.
Be aware that Aruba has often coral which may cut and pierce the skin. Seek advice before swimming in an unknown area and wear booties whenever you feel the bottom is not all sand.
Remember water and alcohol don’t mix so don’t drink and swim. Always swim sober. Alcohol impairs your judgment, balance and coordination while you need all three to be safe in and or around the water.
Non swimmers should not use floatation devices to go offshore. If they fall off, they can quickly drown. Use of a leash is not enough because a non-swimmer may panic and be unable to swim back to the floatation device, even with a leash.
Don’t dive headfirst, protect your neck. Serious, lifelong injuries, including paraplegia, as well as death, occur every year due to diving headfirst into unknown water and striking the bottom. Check for depth and obstructions before diving. Go in feet first the first time.
Stay at least 100 feet away from piers and jetties. Permanent rip currents often exist near these structures.
Keep a lookout for aquatic life. Water plants and animals may be dangerous. Avoid patches of plants. Leave animals alone. In the Caribbean, coral can cause serious cuts, and species like the lionfish and jellyfish can inflict painful stings.
If you are caught in a rip current, remain calm to conserve energy and think clearly. Never fight against the current. Rather, swim out of the current in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the current, swim at an angle — away from the current — towards shore.
If you are unable to swim out of a rip current, float or calmly tread water. When out of the current, swim towards shore. If you are still unable to reach shore, draw attention to yourself by waving your arm and yelling for help.
If you suspect someone is suffering from heat stroke, call for help and move the person to a cooler place, apply cool, wet cloths or towels to the skin, and fan the person. Keep the person lying down and call for help.
Essential Health Supplies in Aruba specializes in mobility equipment, medical equipment rentals and health supplies with a variety of different categories for health products such as orthopedics, oxygen, mobility scooter, wheelchairs and much more! If you are visiting the island of Aruba and require any medical supplies they are conveniently located close to all resort and delivery to your Hotel is possible for many different rentals and product requirements.
www.essentialaruba.com, info@essentialaruba.com, Tel (297)587-0940
