Date Stranded: March 3, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Hooked by a fisherman at the Isla Blanca Jetties
Patient History
Weight: 9.1 lbs./ 4.1Kg kg juvenile, Atlantic Green
Patient Injuries
Hook through the skin on the left front flipper and an additional hook through the chin with trailing line.
Patient Treatments
In-house PCV = 32%, TP = 3.8 g/dl, Glucose = 86. Started on Ceftaz (broad spectrum antibiotic), Vit B (vitamin complex shot), Ketoprofen (anti inflammatory and pain meds), and Normosol (for fluids).
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