Valentine
About Valentine
Species:
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) Transferred patient (CM23-15)
Valentine is a juvenile green that was caught at the Pompano Beach Pier. Hook was located in the esophagus and has line entanglement injury on plastron. The hook was surgically removed at Gumbo Limbo. Plastron wound still needs to heal. Currently on antibiotics and wound care with silver sulfadiazine (SSD) cream.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Apr 07, 2023
GoodOff All Medications
Valentine was successfully released on Tuesday, April 7.
Mar 31, 2023
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Valentine has be cleared for release. Pending FWC approval.
Mar 24, 2023
FairMinor Adjustments Made
Mar 17, 2023
FairMinor Adjustments Made
New patient.