Date Stranded: June 22, 2025
Reason for Stranding
Found stuck in the rocks at Isla Blanca, channel side
Patient History
5.0 lb juvenile non-FP Atlantic Green sea turtle
Patient Injuries
Missing right rear flipper, minor abrasions on the plastron, minor abrasions on all 3 flippers, moderate abrasions on the head, and wounds to both eyes. There appears to be damage to the eyelids.
Patient Treatments
Administered ceftazidime, vitamin B, meloxicam, normosol
In-house PCV = 32%, TP 4.0= g/dl, glucose = 239
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