Date Stranded: September 17, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Stranded in the tide line
Patient History
Loggerhead 71.85 kg
Patient Injuries
Epibiot Load: Heavy- algae and barnacles
Eyes: Left eye has a film and possible scarring and exudate on the eyelid. Not rinsing out.
Plastron: Sunken
External Wounds: None seen, possible scarring on head and neck
Head/Flippers/Soft Tissue: thin and encrusted with barnacles
Patient Treatments
In House Bloods:PCV: 8 %, TS: 2.8 , Glucose: 50
Meds administered: Ceftaz, Normosol and Dex, Vit K, Vit C, Iron Dextran, Atropine (to increase HR), Dopram to increase Respirations.
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