Date Stranded: May 25, 2025
Reason for Stranding
Reeled in by a member of public at the Isla Blanca jetties, channel side. Entanglement wounds evident but no line present at time of rescue
Patient History
11.6 lb FP juvenile green
Patient Injuries
Ligature marks on neck and LFF from recent entanglement. Wound on RFF likely from old entanglement. FP score 1/3: 1 tumour on LFF, 3 small tumours at base of rear flippers near tail.
Patient Treatments
In-house PCV = 30%, TP = 4.0 g/dl, glucose = 154, started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex, Normosol, Meloxicam
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