Date Stranded: July 1, 2021
Date Released: August 19, 2021
Reason for Stranding
Entanglement
Patient History
5.6 lb green
-entangled at the Isla Blanca jetties
Patient Injuries
entangled in braided line around neck and both front flippers but there are no visible ligature marks/inflammation from the entanglement, moderate plastron abrasions, minimal carapace abrasions, scar under right front flipper (looks like a possible old hook site)
Patient Treatments
in-house blood work looks great
-started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex, & Normosol
-also admin a dose of Meloxicam (for pain/inflammation) due to entanglement
-took 3-view x-rays
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