Date Stranded: May 19, 2022
Date Released: June 16, 2022
Reason for Stranding
stuck in the rocks at jetties
Patient History
-5.0 lb non-FP juvenile green
-stuck in the rocks at Boca Chica jetties channel side
Update: 6/1
– Current weight – 4.8 lbs
– Receiving medication, debridement and cold laser therapy every 3 days
– Moderate wounds are healing well and turtle is eating very well
Patient Injuries
minor plastron abrasion
Patient Treatments
-started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex & fluids
-took 3-view radiographs
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