Date Stranded: February 27, 2020
Date Released: May 30, 2020
Reason for Stranding
Unknown
Patient History
Stranded just north of jetties at Isla Blanca covered in algae and barnacles.
March 2020- Currently receiving Ceftazidime (antibiotic), Vitamin B to promote appetite/energy, and fluids for hydration. Daybreak has a few wounds on the carapace (upper shell) that we are treating with cold laser therapy and topical medications. Daybreak has not been eating well so we are monitoring his/her appetite closely and will start tube feeding if necessary.
Patient Injuries
Minor plastron and major carapace abrasions, no other major wounds.
Patient Treatments
Antibiotics, Vitamin B, Dextrose (for low blood sugar)
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