Croissant
Released: 7-3-24
About Croissant
Released: 7-3-24
Species:
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-57)
Croissant is a juvenile green transferred from Brevard Zoo and found on Cape Canaveral. Croissant is very thin and emaciated. Current treatment is freshwater bath, fluids, TPN and antibiotics. Photo: Marisa Marulli
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Jul 05, 2024
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Croissant was successfully released on July 3, 2024.
Jun 28, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Jun 21, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Jun 14, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Jun 07, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Pressure sores are healing. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
May 31, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
May 24, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
May 17, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
May 10, 2024
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Croissant sounded raspy on last exam and radiographs showed no improvement. Another transtracheal wash was performed to determine if treatment plan needs to be adjusted. Croissant is still very skinny and has develop pressure sores on the plastron. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
May 03, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Apr 26, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Antibiotics were switched based on transtracheal wash results. Croissant started eating this week. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Apr 19, 2024
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Dr. Barron performed a transtracheal wash. A transtracheal wash is a diagnostic tool to determine what type of organism is causing pneumonia. Sterile water is passed through the endotracheal tube to the lungs. The sterile water is drained from the lungs and sent to the lab. Current treatment is fluids, TPN and antibiotics.
Apr 12, 2024
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Apr 05, 2024
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Mar 29, 2024
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.