Date Stranded: April 8, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Found stuck in the rocks at the Isla Blanca Jetties
Patient History
2.05 kg juvenile Atlantic Green sea turtle
Patient Injuries
External Carapace Notes: Minor abrasions, old healed fracture to the upper right side carapace, abrasions on the left side marginal scutes on carapace
Plastron: Minor plastron abrasions
External Wounds: old healed fracture to the upper right side carapace
Patient Treatments
In House PCV: 29%, TS: 5.0 , Glucose: 189
Meds administered: Ceftaz (antibiotic) , VitB (appetite stimulant), & Normosol
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