Date Stranded: July 6, 2023
Date Released: July 28, 2023
Reason for Stranding
Stuck in the rocks at Boca Chica Jetties beach side.
Patient History
7.1lb non-FP juvenile green.
Patient Injuries
Moderate plastron abrasions.
Patient Treatments
In-house PCV = 30%, TP = 3.6g/dl, glucose = 114, started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex, Normosol. Administered meloxicam and Vitamin C.
Ways to help Ginkgo's Recovery
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