Date Stranded: April 3, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Hooked by a fisherman in the front right flipper shoulder area on the ventral side.
Patient History
1.30 kg juvenile Atlantic Green sea turtle
Patient Injuries
Plastron: Minor abrasions
External Wounds: hook wound in front right shoulder area ventral side
Head/Flippers/Soft Tissue: One small notch out of the right front flipper, small abrasion on the rear left flipper, small cut around nail of right rear flipper
Patient Treatments
In House PCV: 32%, TS: 3.2 , Glucose: 133
Meds administered: Ceftaz (antibiotic) , VitB (appetite stimulant), ketoprofen (pain medication) & Normosol
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