Date Stranded: November 26, 2022
Reason for Stranding
Stuck in the rocks at Isla Blanca jetties channel side
Patient History
3.4 lb non-FP juvenile green
Patient Injuries
moderate face abrasions, moderate flipper abrasions, moderate inflammation on right front flipper, minor plastron/carapace abrasions
Patient Treatments
-started on Ceftazidime & Vit B Complex, administered meloxicam and Normosol w/ Dextrose
-took 3-view radiographs
-dry-docked overnight, will place in freshwater this afternoon
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