Date Stranded: March 13, 2023
Date Released: May 1, 2023
Reason for Stranding
Captured by fisherman at the Isla Blanca jetties channel side.
Patient History
5.4 lb non-FP juvenile green.
Patient Injuries
Deep penetrating wound right side of plastron, severe wound left side of carapace, old mostly healed wound right side cranial carapace.
Patient Treatments
Started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex, & Normosol. Administered meloxicam
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