Date Stranded: August 24, 2024
Date Released: September 13, 2024
Reason for Stranding
Found stuck in the rocks (pool baby) at the Boca Chica jetties beach side
Patient History
12.3 lb non-FP juvenile green
Patient Injuries
Minor carapace abrasions, Moderate plastron abrasions, minor abrasions on chin and ventral front flippers
Patient Treatments
In-house PCV = 16%, TP = 3.0 g/dl, glucose = 176, started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex, Meloxicam, Vit C, and Normosol. Administered Iron dextran.
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