Date Stranded: February 21, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Found on stuck in the jetties at Boca Chica on beach side.
Patient History
4.8 lbs/ 2.2 kg Atlantic Green Turtle non FP
Patient Injuries
Moderate abrasions on carapace and flippers, severe abrasions on plastron, strange pink in both eyes
Patient Treatments
In-house PCV = 32%, TP = 3.8 g/dl, Glucose = 224. Started on Ceftaz, Vit B, and Normosol and Vetromycin (for eyes).
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