Date Stranded: April 27, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Found by intern on patrol
Patient History
Atlantic Green 2.3 KG
Patient Injuries
External Carapace Notes: Has a few nicks in the marginal scutes, minor abrasions
Plastron: moderate abrasions and a divot, possibly an old injury, partially healed
Head/Flippers/Soft Tissue: Abrasions on the leading edge of all four flippers, on the underside
Patient Treatments
In House Bloods: PCV: 30 %, TS: 3.4 , Glucose: 129
Meds administered: Standard protocol (Ceftaz, Vitamin B & Normosol)
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