Cactus
Released: 4-10-24
About Cactus
Released: 4-10-24
Species:
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-19)
Cactus is a juvenile green that is stranded in Stuart. Cactus was hypoglycemic and slightly cold stunned at intake. Radiographs indicate a broken flipper that is healing. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Apr 12, 2024
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Cactus was successfully released on April 10, 2024.
Apr 05, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Cactus had tumor removal surgery. Tumor free! Current treatment is antibiotics.
Mar 29, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
CTscan was clear. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Mar 22, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Cactus had a CT scan on Friday. Ct scan results need to be reviewed. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Mar 15, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Needs to gain weight before release.
Mar 08, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Most recent radiographs indicated pneumonia has improved.
Mar 01, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Cactus has improved clinically so nebulization treatment has been discontinued.
Feb 23, 2024
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Cactus started spending more time floating. Radiographs indicated severe pneumonia. Dr. Barron performed a transtracheal wash. Transtracheal wash is a diagnostic tool to determine what type of organisms cause pneumonia. Current treatment is antibiotics, antifungal medication, and nebulization. Prognosis is poor.
Feb 16, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
New Patient.