Date Stranded: April 21, 2023
Date Released: May 10, 2023
Reason for Stranding
Found floating at the Barge Turnaround Basin near Long Island Village
Patient History
89.8 lb non-FP adult green
Patient Injuries
PE: Missing RFF (old wound that seems to have healed well, a few minor abrasions but no other obvious injuries or abnormalities
Patient Treatments
In-house PCV = 28%, TP = 4.2 g/dl, glucose = 27
Started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex. Administered Normosol w/ Dextrose.
Took 3-view radiographs
Dry-docked overnight
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