Date Stranded: May 13, 2022
Date Released: June 16, 2022
Reason for Stranding
Stuck in the rocks at Boca Chica jetties beach side
Patient History
4.4 lb non-FP juvenile green
Update 6/1
Current weight: 4.5 lbs
– Receiving medication, debridement, cold laser therapy every 3 days
– Minor wounds are healing well and turtle is eating very well
Patient Injuries
minor plastron abrasions
mentation: alert/active
Patient Treatments
-started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex & fluids
-took 3-view radiographs
-dry-docked overnight and will place in shallow freshwater this morning
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